Question

an iteam marked at Rs 840 is sold for Rs 714.what is discount %

Answer 1

cost price = 840

selling price = 714

loss = 840-714 = 126

loss % = loss / c.p * 100

= 126/840 *100 = 15%

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Answer 2

Hey!

Marked Price is = 840.
Selling price= 714.
Let Discount=x%.

Selling price = marked price- Marked price*discount.

Selling price = marked price(1-discount)

714= 840(1-x/100).

714= 840(100-x)/100.

100-x= (714*100)/840.

100-x=85.

x= 100-85 = 15%.

Hope it helps.