model 4 mixed discount problems of marked price Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 16

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 : 17 [SSC CPO S.I.2010]

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 : 18 [SSC CGL Prelim 2004]

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 : 19 [SSC DEO 2008]

A shopkeeper allows 4% discount on his marked price. If the cost price of an article is Rs.100 and he has to make a profit of 20%, then his marked price must be

a) Rs.120

b) Rs.96

c) Rs.130

d) Rs.125

Question : 20 [SSC CGL Prelim 2003]

A discount of 14% on the marked price of an article is allowed and then the article is sold for Rs.387. The marked price of the article is

a) Rs.427

b) Rs.450

c) Rs.440

d) Rs.500