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A trader marks the sale price 25% more on cost price and gives a 10% discount at the time of selling. The gain % is
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12 1 % 2 -
12 1 % 3 -
11 1 % 2 - 12%
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Correct Option: A
Let us assume the C.P. of article be Rs. 100.
According to question.
∴ Its marked price = Rs. 125
| S.P. = Rs. |  |  | = Rs. 112.5 | |
| 100 |
∴ Profit % = 12.5 %
2nd Method to solve this question.
| Profit % = | | x + y + | | % | |
| 100 |
where x = 25%; y = –10%
| Profit % = | | 25 − 10 − | | % | |
| 100 |
Profit % = 12.5%
