issb mathematics MCQ #11

A shop marks an item up 25% then offers 20% discount on marked price. Net result?

issb mathematics MCQ #11

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A shop marks an item up 25% then offers 20% discount on marked price. Net result?

    • A) 5% profit
    • B) 0% (no profit, no loss)
    • C) 5% loss
    • D) 10% profit

    Answer: 0% (no profit, no loss)

    Explanation: Cost 100 → marked 125 → SP 125×0.80 = 100. Classic trap that looks like 5% profit but is break-even.