Question

A shopkeeper marked his goods in at 25% higher price than their cost price. Finally, he sold the goods at 30% discount on the marked price. His profit/loss percentage is:

• A. 13.5% profit
• B. 11.5% profit
• C. 12% loss
• D. 12.5% loss

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 12.5% loss

Let CP be Rs. 100x MP = 125x SP = 125x × (100 - 30)/100 = 125x × 7/10 SP = 87.5x Loss = 100x - 87.5x = 12.5x Loss% = 12.5x × 100/100x = 12.5