The price of a saree after discount is ₹8,000. If the actual cost of the saree was ₹10,000, find the discount percentage?
A
10%
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B
20%
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C
30%
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D
40%
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Solution
The correct option is B 20% Discounted price of the saree is ₹8,000
Actual cost of the saree is ₹10,000
Discount offered = ₹10,000 - ₹8,000 = ₹2,000
Discount % =₹2,000₹10,000×100=20%