The cost price of an article is 54% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 15% ?

51.32 %
49.23 %
48.4 %
46.8 %

Correct Answer: 48.4 %

Explanation:

Let marked price = Rs. 100.
Then, C.P. = RS. 54,
S.P. = Rs. 85
Gain % = 31/64 x 100 = 48.4%.

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