Question

in a market the cost of coffee is rs 240. One shopkeeper advertises coffee at 1/5 off and another shopkeeper offer 1/10off. what is the difference in the prices at which it is sold

Answer 1

CP= Rs240
Shopkeeper(1)= 1/5×240= Rs48 off
= Rs240-48=Rs192

Shopkeeper(2)=1/10×240=Rs24 off
= Rs240-24=Rs216


Difference=Rs216-192
=Rs24 Ans.