A trader marked the price of his commodity so as to include a profit of 25%. He allowed a discount of 16% on the marked price. What is the actual profit he earns?एक व्यापारी ने 25% का लाभ जोड़कर अपने माल का मूल्य अंकित किया। उसने अंकित मूल्य पर 16% का बट्टा (छूट) दिया। उसके द्वारा अर्जित वास्तविक लाभ क्या है?
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Correct answer: B. 5%
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Take CP = 100. Marked price = 125. After a 16% discount, SP = 125 × 0.84 = 105. Profit = 5%. The key shows D (20%), which is arithmetically wrong.मान लें क्रय मूल्य = 100। अंकित मूल्य = 125। 16% छूट के बाद विक्रय मूल्य = 125 × 0.84 = 105। लाभ = 5%। कुंजी में D (20%) दिया है, जो गणना से गलत है।More Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude questions
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