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Profit, Loss & Discount

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If a shop owner marks up the price of a product by 25% and gives a discount of 12.5%, then what will his profit % be?

A

8%

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8.25%

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8.33%

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8.625%

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E

9.375%

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Solution

The correct option is E 9.375%
Let his CP be = Rs. 100
Marked Price = 100 + 25% of 100 = 125
So, new SP = 125 - $\frac{25}{200} \times 125$ = Rs 109.375
% Gain = 9.375%.

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