Practice Questions
Concept Explanation
Discount is a reduction on the marked price. It is always calculated on MP unless stated otherwise.
- Discount = MP − SP
- Discount% = (Discount / MP) × 100
- SP = MP × (100 − d) / 100
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Q1 Easy
MP of an article is Rs. 800 and discount is 10%. SP is:
ExplanationSP = 800 × 0.9 = Rs. 720. -
Q2 Easy
A Rs. 1,200 article is sold at 15% discount. Discount amount is:
ExplanationDiscount = 1200 × 0.15 = Rs. 180. -
Q3 Medium
After 20% discount, SP is Rs. 640. MP was:
ExplanationMP = 640/0.8 = Rs. 800. -
Q4 Medium
MP Rs. 2,500, discount Rs. 375. Discount percentage is:
ExplanationDiscount% = (375/2500) × 100 = 15%. -
Q5 Easy
If discount is 25% on MP, SP is what fraction of MP?
ExplanationSP = 75% of MP = 3/4 of MP. -
Q6 Medium
An article marked Rs. 960 is sold for Rs. 816. Discount% is:
ExplanationDiscount = 144. Discount% = (144/960) × 100 = 15%. -
Q7 Easy
MP is Rs. 1,400. After discount, SP is Rs. 1,190. Discount amount is:
ExplanationDiscount = 1400 − 1190 = Rs. 210.
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Q8 Medium
A 30% discount on MP gives SP of Rs. 560. MP is:
ExplanationMP = 560/0.7 = Rs. 800. -
Q9 Medium
If MP = Rs. 750 and discount = 12%, SP is:
ExplanationSP = 750 × 0.88 = Rs. 660. -
Q10 Hard
Discount of Rs. 280 on MP gives 14% discount. MP is:
Explanation280 = 0.14 × MP → MP = Rs. 2,000. -
Q11 Easy
MP is Rs. 900. A discount of 10% is offered. Customer pays:
ExplanationSP = 900 × 0.9 = Rs. 810. -
Q12 Easy
If SP is 85% of MP, discount percentage is:
ExplanationDiscount% = 100 − 85 = 15%. -
Q13 Easy
MP Rs. 1,100. Discount 20%. Difference between MP and SP is:
ExplanationDiscount amount = 1100 × 0.20 = Rs. 220. -
Q14 Medium
After discount of d%, SP = MP × (100 − d)/100. If MP = Rs. 500 and d = 18, SP is:
ExplanationSP = 500 × 0.82 = Rs. 410.
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DS1 Easy
What is the selling price?
Statement IMP is Rs. 1,000.
Statement IIDiscount is 12%.
ExplanationSP = 1000 × 0.88 = Rs. 880. Both needed. -
DS2 Medium
What is the discount percentage?
Statement IMP is Rs. 800 and SP is Rs. 680.
Statement IIDiscount amount is Rs. 120.
ExplanationStatement I: (120/800) × 100 = 15%.
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DS3 Medium
What is the marked price?
Statement IAfter 25% discount, SP is Rs. 900.
Statement IIDiscount amount is Rs. 300.
ExplanationEach alone: MP = 900/0.75 = Rs. 1,200. -
DS4 Hard
Is the discount more than Rs. 200?
Statement IMP is Rs. 1,500.
Statement IIDiscount rate is 18%.
ExplanationTogether: discount = 270, which exceeds Rs. 200.