Question

2) The marked price of a laptop is Sh.47500. Mimo bought the laptop after the shopkeeper allowed her a

discount of 5°. If the shopkeeper made a profit of 25%, calculate the price at which the shopkeeper
bought the laptop from the manufacturer.
(3 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer: 33843.75

Step-by-step explanation:
Find the amount that amino bought:

47500 x 5/100 = 2375

47500 - 2375 =45125

Find the amount of profit the shopkeeper made:

45125 x 25/100 = 11281.25

Find the amount that the shopkeeper buy from the manufacturer:

45125 - 11281.25 = 33843.75