model 4 mixed discount problems of marked price Section-Wise Topic Notes With Detailed Explanation And Example Questions

Question : 1

The cost price of an article is 64% of the marked price. The gain percentage after allowing a discount of 12% on the marked price is

a) 48%

b) 37.5%

c) 52%

d) 50.5%

Question : 2

An article, which is marked Rs.650, is sold for Rs.572. The discount given is

a) 13%

b) 12%

c) 26%

d) 21%

Question : 3

A shop-keeper sells a badminton racket whose marked price is Rs.30, at a discount of 15% and gives a shuttle cock costing Rs.1.50 free with each racket. Even then he makes a profit of 20%. His cost price, per racket, is

a) Rs.21.25

b) Rs.21.00

c) Rs.19.75

d) Rs.20.00

Question : 4

A discount of 16% on the marked price of a book enables a man to buy a pen that costs Rs.80. How much did he pay for the book ?

a) Rs.480

b) Rs.500

c) Rs.340

d) Rs.420

Question : 5

While selling a watch, a shopkeeper gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 6%, he earns Rs.15 less as profit. What is the marked price of the watch?

a) Rs.1,400

b) Rs.1,250

c) Rs.750

d) Rs.1,500

Question : 6

A discount of 2½% is given to the customer on the marked price of an article. A man bought the article for Rs.39. The marked price of the article is :

a) Rs.36.5

b) Rs.42

c) Rs.41.5

d) Rs.40