Question

The cost price of an article is 54% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 15% ?

Answer 1

Let marked price = Rs. 100. 
Then, C.P. = RS. 54, 
S.P. = Rs. 85
Gain % = 31/64 x 100 = 48.4%

Answer 2

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Q:

The cost price of an article is 54% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 15%  ?

A) 51.32 %B) 49.23 %C) 48.4 %D) 46.8 %

Answer:   C) 48.4 % 

Explanation:

Let marked price = Rs. 100. 
Then, C.P. = RS. 54, 
S.P. = Rs. 85
Gain % = 31/64 x 100 = 48.4%.