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    Question

    The cost price of 12 articles is equal to the selling

    price of 9 articles while the discount (D) on 8 articles is equal to the profit (P) on 6 articles. Find the difference between profit % and discount %.
    A 17.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 11.11% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 22.22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9.14% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    12×CP =9×SP 8×D =6×P Percentage of (D)= (3/19) ×100 =15.79% P% -D% =33.33% -15.79% =17.5%.

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