Cost price Rs. 800, marked up 60%, then discount 30%. Profit percent: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Cost price Rs. 800, marked up 60%, then discount 30%. Profit percent:
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 12%
D. 8%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
MP = 800×1.6=1280, SP = 1280×0.7=896, profit 96, % = (96/800)×100 = 12%.

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