Question

An item marked at Rs. 840 is sold for Rs. 714. What is the discount and discount %?

• A. Rs. 126, 15%
• B. Rs. 136, 35%
• C. Rs. 126, 25%
• D. Rs. 106, 5%

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

Rs. 126, 15%

B

Rs. 136, 35%

Discount = Marked price - Sales price = Rs.840 - Rs. 714 = Rs. 126.

Discount percentage = $\frac{126}{840}\times 100=15\%$