A trader gains 25% by selling an artick ata discont of 35% on its marked price. If the cost pree of the article increases by 28%, what discomit percent should he now give on the same marked price to get same profit percentage as before ?
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Let the M.P.=Rs.100, Discount =25%
∴ S.P.=Rs.75, Profit =20%
⇒C.P.=Rs.
120
75×100
=Rs.62.50
∴Profit=Rs.75−Rs.62.50=Rs.12.50
If the gain is Rs.12.50, M.P.=Rs.100
If the gain is Rs.800, M.P.=Rs.
12.50
100
×800=Rs.6400
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