alleryAn item is marked 25% above cost. What discount on it leaves a 10% profit?
A14%
B10%
C15%
D12%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 12%
Selling at 1.10 from a mark of 1.25 means a discount of 0.15/1.25 = 12 percent.
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