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The ratio of cost price and marked price of an article is 2 3 and ratio of percentage profit an...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Profit and loss
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    The ratio of cost price and marked price of an article  is 2:3 and ratio of percentage profit and percentage discount is 3:2. What is the discount

    percentage ?

    18.58%

    Incorrect Answer

     20.25%

    Incorrect Answer

    16.66%

    Correct Answer

    22.13%

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    CP : MP = 2x : 3x
    => profit = x
    profit % : discount % = 3 : 2
    Let CP = 200 , SP = 300
    But (3x/100)*200 + (2x/100)*300  = 100
    => x = 8.33%
    Discount 2x = 16.66%

    Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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