Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

In General store, an item with an MRP of ₹35,600 is on the discount counter with a special price of ₹34,888. What is the percentage of discount given for that item?

Options:

3%

4%

1%

2%

Correct Answer:

2%

Explanation:

MRP = ₹35,600

SP = 34888 

Discount = 35600 - 34888 = Rs. 712

Required discount percentage = \(\frac{712}{35600}\)× 100 = 2%