Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A trader marks his goods 20% above CP and allows 10% discount. Find his profit percentage.
A8%
B10%
C12%
D20%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 8%
MP = 1.2CP. SP = 0.9 * 1.2CP = 1.08CP. Profit = 8%.
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