Question

Question 7

If a% is the discount per cent on marked price x, then discount is
(a) $\frac{x}{a}\times 100$
(b) $\frac{a}{x}\times 100$
(c) $x\times \frac{a}{100}$
(d) $\frac{100}{xa}$

Answer 1

Since, discount can be calculated always on marked price, when discount percentage is given.
$\therefore$ Discount = Discount % on marked price = $\frac{a}{100}\times x$