Cost price Rs. 600, marked up 50%, then discount 20%. Profit percent: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Cost price Rs. 600, marked up 50%, then discount 20%. Profit percent:

A. 25%

B. 18%

C. 15%

D. 20%

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

MP = 600×1.5 = 900, SP = 900×0.8 = 720, profit = 120, profit% = (120/600)×100 = 20%.

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C. 2.25% decrease

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