Question

Marked price of a pen is Rs 20. It is sold at a discount of 15%. Find the selling price?

Answer 1

Rs 17

Explanation:

Solution,

Marked price ( MP ) = Rs 20

Discount % = 15%

Selling price ( SP ) = ?

let's find the discount amount:

Discount amount = Discount % of MP

plug the values

= 15% of 20

Calculate

= Rs 3

Discount amount = Rs 3

Now, let's find the SP

Selling price ( SP ) = MP - discount amount

plug the values

= Rs 20 - Rs 3

Calculate the difference

= Rs 17

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