Correct option is A
Given:
Marked Price (MP) = ₹3500
Selling Price (SP) = ₹2800
Formula Used:
Discount = MP − SP
Discount% = (Discount / MP) × 100
Solution:
Discount = 3500 − 2800 = 700
Discount% = × 100
= 0.2 × 100
= 20%
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The marked price of an article is Rs. 3,500. If the selling price is Rs. 2,800, then the discount percent is:
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