A merchant sells an item at a 20 percent discount , but still makes a gross profit of 20 percent of the cost. what percent of the cost would be the gross profit on the item. if it were sold without discount?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%
সঠিক উত্তরঃ
C.
50%
Explanation: Cost=100, SP=120. MP=150. Profit without discount = 150-100=50.
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