Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A shop keeper sold a T.V set for Rs.17,940 with a discount of 8% and earned a profit of 19.6%.What would have been the percentage of profit earned if no discount was offered?

  1. 24.8%

  2. 25%

  3. 26.4%

  4. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Selling price = 17940. Discount = 8%. Marked Price = 17940/0.92 = 19500. Cost Price = 17940/1.196 = 15000. If no discount, Profit = 19500 - 15000 = 4500. Profit % = (4500/15000)*100 = 30%. 30% is not listed.