An article marked at Rs. 540 is sold at Rs. 496.80 in an

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An article marked at Rs. 540 is sold at Rs. 496.80 in an offseason offer. Then the rate of discount offered (in per cent) is

1. 7
2. 7.5
3. 8
4. 10

Correct Option: C

Discount given
= Rs. (540 – 496.80)
= Rs. 43.20
If the rate of discount be x%, then
x% of 540 = 43.20

⇒	540 × x	= 43.20
	100

⇒ x =	43.20 × 100	= 8%
	540