If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 960 which is marked

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 960 which is marked as Rs 1200, what is the discount he is offering ?

1. 25 percent
2. 12 percent
3. 20 percent
4. 28 percent

Correct Option: C

Discount = Rs. (1200 – 960) = Rs. 240
If the rate of discount be x%, then
x% of 1200 = 240

⇒	1200 × x	= 240
	100

⇒ 12x = 240

⇒ x =	240	= 20%
	12