Question

The marked price of an article is 50 percent more than its cost price. If the profit earned is 25 percent, then what is the discount offered on the article?

Asked in SSC GD Constable 2026 · 2026
Discount and MP · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossDiscount and MPSingle DiscountSSC GD Constable 20262026
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Remember that a discount is calculated on Marked Price, while profit or loss is calculated on Cost Price. Mixing these two bases is a common exam mistake.

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Option B — 16.67 percent

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