Question

A discount of Rs. 100 is given on an article whose marked price is Rs. 800. Find the discount percentage.
1. 25%
2. 12.5%
3. 20%
4. 10%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 12.5%

Given:

Discount = Rs. 100

Marked price = Rs. 800

Formula Used:

Discount is always calculated on marked price (MP)

Discount% = (Discount/MP) × 100

Calculation:

Discount = Rs. 100, MP = Rs. 800

∴ Discount% = (100/800) × 100

⇒ Discount% = 12.5% 

∴ Discount% is 12.5%