Question

An article is listed at ₹15,000 and the discount offered is 12%. What additional discount must be given to bring the net selling price to ₹12,078?

• A. 9%
• B. 8%
• C. 8.5%
• D. 7.5%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 8.5%

After discount the price becomes = 15000 - 15000 × 12% = Rs. 13200 Additional discount = (13200 - 12078)/13200 × 100% = 8.5%