A seller increased the cost price of an article by 30% and fixed price as rs.286. But during the sale he gave 10% discount to the purchaser. The % of profit will be

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Pallabi · Answer

17%

Arnav Gandhi · Answer

Hi 
Let C.P be C 
Now C*1.3 =286
so C =220 
Now gives a discount of 10 so S.P = 286*0.9 =257.4
Now profit = (257.4-220)/257.4*100 =17%

A seller increased the cost price of an article by 30% and fixed price as rs.286. But during the sale he gave 10% discount to the purchaser. The % of profit will be

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