Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If the MP of an object is Rs. 100 and it is sold for Rs. 85, the discount rate is:
A15%
B10%
C20%
D12.5%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 15%
Discount = 100 - 85 = 15. Since MP is 100, the percentage is directly 15%.
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