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A bicycle marked at Rs. 1,500 is sold for Rs. 1,350. What is the percentage of discount?


A) 12

B) 15

C) 11

D) 10

Correct Answer:
D) 10

Description for Correct answer:

Marked price for a bicycle = Rs.1,500

Selling price for a bicycle = Rs.1350

Difference = Rs.(1500 1350)

Discount= Rs.150

The percentage of discount

=> \( \large\frac{150}{1500} \times 100 \)= 10%


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