Question

The cost price of an article is increased by 15% and then 5% discount is given on it. What is profit percent?

Answer 1

let the cost price be 100

15% increase = 115

5% discount = 5/100× 115 = 109.25

P = S.P - C.P
= 109.25 - 100
= ₹9.25

profit % = profit/c.p × 100

= 9.25/100×100

Ans : 9.25% profit

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Answer 2

Answer:

let the cost price be 100

15% increase = 115

5% discount = 5/100× 115 = 109.25

P = S.P - C.P

= 109.25 - 100

= ₹9.25

profit % = profit/c.p × 100

= 9.25/100×100

Ans : 9.25% profit