Question

If a% is the discount percent on a marked price x, then the discount is given by

• A. $\frac{x}{a}\times 100$
• B. $\frac{a}{x}\times 100$
• C. $x\times \frac{a}{100}$
• D. $\frac{100}{x\times a}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $x\times \frac{a}{100}$

Discount is calculated always on marked price.
Discount % = a
Marked price = x

Now, discount = discount % on marked price
$=\frac{a}{100}\times x$

Hence, discount is $=\frac{a}{100}\times x$