Question

If a watch is being sold at Rs 7,225 which is marked at Rs 8,500, then what is the discount (in %) at which the watch is being sold?

A) 24 B) 15 C) 25 D) 20

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

b. 15%

let the marked price be C. P =8500

loss%= loss÷C.P ×100% (loss= 8500-7225)

=1725/8500×100%

= 15%

( answer is right , but I'm not sure about method)