A trader marks his goods 30% above the cost price but makes a reductio...
Gain % = (SP − CP)/CP
Let cost price be Rs. 100.
The MP is Rs. 130.
After discount of 6 1/4 %
the SP is Rs. 130(93.75/100)
= Rs. 121.875
Gain% = [(121.875 - 100)/100]*100
= 21.875
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A trader marks his goods 30% above the cost price but makes a reductio...
Let cost price = x
initial marked price = cost price + 30% of cost price
= X + 30%X = 130 % X
Final marked price = initial marked price - 25/4% of initial marked price
= 130%X - 25/4 % of 130 % X = 121.875 %
Therefore gain percentage = (121.875 - 100)% = 21.875%
A trader marks his goods 30% above the cost price but makes a reductio...
Understanding the Problem
To determine the gain percent of the trader, we need to analyze the cost price, marked price, and selling price after the discount.
Step 1: Define the Variables
- Let the Cost Price (CP) = 100 (for simplicity)
- Marked Price (MP) = CP + 30% of CP
MP = 100 + 30 = 130
Step 2: Calculate the Selling Price
- The trader offers a reduction of 25/4 on the marked price.
- First, convert 25/4 into a decimal:
25/4 = 6.25
- Therefore, Selling Price (SP) = MP - Reduction
SP = 130 - 6.25 = 123.75
Step 3: Calculate Gain
- Gain = Selling Price - Cost Price
Gain = 123.75 - 100 = 23.75
Step 4: Calculate Gain Percent
- Gain Percent = (Gain / Cost Price) * 100
Gain Percent = (23.75 / 100) * 100 = 23.75%
Conclusion
The trader's gain percent is 23.75%, which corresponds to the option c) 21.875. However, it appears there was an initial misinterpretation of the question, and the correct gain percent is indeed 23.75%.
This example illustrates the importance of carefully calculating each step to derive accurate results in percentage gain scenarios.