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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-2 📅 05 Jun, 2025

The marked price of a desk is ₹7,725, which is 25% above the cost price. It is sold at a discount of 4% on the marked price. Find the profit percentage.

A
21%
B
19%
C
20%
D
22%
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 05 Jun, 2025 • Shift-2
The marked price of a desk is ₹7,725, which is 25% above the cost price. It is sold at a discount of 4% on the marked price. Find the profit percentage.
Correct Answer
20%
Cost Price Extraction: Given the marked price (₹7,725) is 25% above the cost price, the CP = 7725 / 1.25 = ₹6,180.Selling Price Application: A 4% discount i......
Ref/Book : NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025
Ref. Subject Mathematics
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Profit and Loss
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Cost Price Extraction ▼
Given the marked price (₹7,725) is 25% above the cost price, the CP = 7725 / 1.25 = ₹6,180.
Selling Price Application ▼
A 4% discount is applied on the MP. SP = 7725 * (1 - 0.04) = ₹7,416.
Profit Determination ▼
Absolute Profit = SP - CP = 7416 - 6180 = ₹1,236.
Percentage Mapping ▼
Profit % = (1236 / 6180) * 100 = 20%.
Conclusion ▼
The final overall profit percentage stands at exactly 20%.
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