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Question
An article is marked for Rs. 1,300 and is sold for Rs. 1,144; find the discount percent.
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Solution
Marked price = Rs.1,300, S.P. = Rs.1,144
Discount = Rs.1,300 − Rs.1,144 = Rs.156
∴ Discount % =`156/1300xx100=156/13= 12%`
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