Question

An item marked at rs 840 is sold for 714 what is the discount percentage

Answer 1

MP= Rs 840

SP= Rs 714

Discount% = Discount/Marked Price × 100

Discount= MP-SP= 840-714= Rs 126

Discount%= 126/840× 100

                 = 15%

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Answer 2

Marked Price = Rs 840

Selling Price = Rs 714

Find the discount:

Discount = 840 - 714 = Rs 126

Find the discount percentage:

Discount percentage = discount/marked price x 100

Discount percentage = 126/840 x 100 = 15%

Answer: The item is sold at 15% discount.