A tradesman

A tradesman marks his goods at 35% above the cost price and then allows a discount of 15%. Find his profit percentage.

Correct answer:

p =  14.75 %

Step-by-step explanation:

r1=100%+35%=1+10035=1.35 r2=100%15%=110015=0.85  a r1 r2=a q r1 r2=q  q=r1 r2=1.35 0.85=400459=1.1475  p=100 (q1)=100 (1.14751)=14.75%



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