Question

An article is marked for Rs.1,300 and is sold for Rs.1,144. Find the discount percent.

Answer 1

Marked price = Rs. 1,300, S.P. = Rs. 1,144
Discount = Rs. 1,300 - Rs. 1,144 = Rs. 156
$\therefore$ Discount % = $\frac{156}{1300}\times 100=\frac{156}{13}=12$%