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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Prof. Chatteijee bought a car and got 15% of its original price as a dealer's discount. He then sold it at 20% profit on his purchase price. What percentage profit did he get on the original price?

Prof. Chatteijee bought a car and got 15% of its original price as a dealer's discount. He then sold it at 20% profit on his purchase price. What percentage profit did he get on the original price?
A$\text{2%}$
B$\text{12%}$
C$\text{5%}$
D$\text{17%}$

Correct answer is: \(\text{2%}\)

Explanation:

Gain percent

\(=\Large \left(20 - 15 - \frac{20 \times 15}{100}\right)\text{%}\)

\(\text{= 2%}\)

Nithin
answered Aug 10 '2022 at 21:43

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