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Discount is a reduction given on cost price of an article. - Mathematics

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Question

Discount is a reduction given on cost price of an article.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Discount is a reduction given on marked price not on cost price.

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Chapter 9: Comparing Quantities - Exercise [Page 291]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 9 Comparing Quantities
Exercise | Q 48. | Page 291

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