Question

The marked price of an article is ₹80. If it is sold at ₹72, what is the discount percentage?

Answer 1

hey there !!

the market price of article is = rs 80

and selling price is = rs 72

now ,

the discount price = market price - selling price of the article

discount = 80-72 = 8

now ,

percentage of discount = 8/80×100 = 10%

hence the percentage of discount is 10%

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Answer 2

Marked price = ₹80 (Given)

Selling price = ₹72 (Given)

Find discount:

Discount = Marked Price - Selling Price

Discount = 80 - 72 = ₹8

Find discount percentage:

Discount Percentage = discount/cost price x 100

Discount Percentage = 8/80 x 100 = 10%

Answer: The article has a discount of 10%