Question

A trader marks his goods in such a way that he can earn a profit of 19% after giving 15% discount on its marked price. However, a customer availed 18% discount instead of 15%. What is the new profit percentage of the trader?

• A. 13.8%
• B. 14.8%
• C. 14.5%
• D. 12.5%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 14.8%

cost price be = Rs 100 selling price = (100 + 19) % = 119 S.P = M.P. × (100 - D) / 100 119 = M.P. × (100 - 15) / 100 MP = (119 × 100) / 85 = 140 If the discount is 18 % , then the selling price SP = 140 × (100 - 18) / 100 SP = 114.8 new profit percentage = (114.8 - 100) % = 14.8 %