Question

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

Answer 1

discount = mp-sp=rs 840-714
=rs 126

discount %=discount/mp×100=126/840×100
=15%

Answer 2

discount = 840 - 714 =126
discount percent = discount /total rupees × 100
= 126 /840 ×100
= 15