Multiple choice

At what percentage above the cost price must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%? एक ग्राहक को 5% छूट देने पर 33% लाभ पाने के लिए वस्तु के क्रय मूल्य से कितना प्रतिशत अधिक अंकित करना होगा ?

  1. 48%

  2. 43%

  3. 40%

  4. 38%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP = 100. Target SP = 133 (33% profit). This SP is after 5% discount, so Marked Price × 0.95 = 133. Marked Price = 133/0.95 = 140. Markup = 140 - 100 = 40%. Formula: (1.33/0.95 - 1) × 100 = 40%.

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