Question

A SHOP KEEPER MARKS HIS GOODS AT 25% ABOVE THE COST PRICE AND GIVES 15% DISCOUNT.FIND HIS GAIN OR LOSS PERCENTAGE.

Answer 1

Let the C.P be '100'
Then Marked Price is 100*125/100
= 125
Discount of 15%
So, Selling price = 125 - 125*15/100
= 125- 18.75
= 107.25
So there is gain.
Now, Finding gain percentage
7.25/100*100= 7.25%
Hence, your answer is 7.25% gain

Answer 2

Answer:

Gain 7.25 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the Cost Price-100

Then Marked Price of goods - 100+ 25% of 100

= 125

then he give Discount of 15% on goods

So, Selling price = 125 - 15% of 125

= 125 - 18.75

= 107.25

So there is gain.

Now, Finding gain percentage by subtracting cost price form selling price

107.25 - 100 = 7.25

Hence, your answer is 7.25 % gain