Correct option is B
Given:
Cost price (C.P.) = Rs. 3500
Marked price is fixed 30% above the cost price.
Profit percentage = 5%
Formula Used:
Solution:
M.P. =
S.P. =
Therefore, the discount percentage is approximately 19.23%.
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The cost of manufacture of a tape recorder is Rs. 3500. The manufacturer fixes the marked price 30% above the cost price and allows a discount in such as to get a profit of 5%. Find the discount percentage.
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