Question

 A pair of jeans with a marked price of Rs. 1200 was sold at Rs. 984 during a sale. What was the percentage of discount that was offered?

1. 14%
2. 16%
3. 18%
4. 20%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 18%

Given:

M.P. of pair of jeans = Rs. 1200

S.P. of pair of jeans = Rs. 984

Concept used:

D = M.P – S.P 

D% = (D/M.P) × 100

Where,

D → Discount 

M.P → Marked price 

S.P → Selling price 

D% → Discount%

Calculation:

M.P. of pair of jeans = Rs. 1200

S.P. of pair of jeans = Rs. 984

Discount = 1200 – 984 = Rs. 216

Discount% = (216/1200) × 100

⇒ 216/12 = 18%

∴ A discount of 18% was offered.