Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A shopkeeper marks his goods at 25% above CP and allows a discount of 12.5%. Find his profit %.
A9.375%
B12.5%
C10.5%
D8.25%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 9.375%
SP = 1.25 * 0.875 = 1.09375. Profit = 9.375%.
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