At what percentage above the cost price must an article be marked so as to gain 36% after allowing a discount of 15%?
Explanation:
MP = CP ((100 + Profit percentage))/((100 - Discount percentage))
MP = CP × 136/85 = 1.6 CP
∴ The MP should be 60% above the CP
Hence, option (a).
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