A shopkeeper first increased the price of an item by 12% and then announces a…
2024
A shopkeeper first increased the price of an item by 12% and then announces a discount of 20%. The actual discount on the original price is:
- A.
12.6%
- B.
10.4%
- C.
14.2%
- D.
12%
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Correct answer: B
Let original price = ₹100
Price increased by 12%:
₹100 + 12% = ₹112
Now discount of 20% on ₹112:
20% of 112 = ₹22.40
Final price:
₹112 - ₹22.40 = ₹89.60
So actual discount from original price:
₹100 - ₹89.60 = ₹10.40
Therefore, actual discount on original price = 10.4%
Answer: 10.4% discount