The marked price of a blouse was $410. After a 15% discount, the shopkeeper still makes a $36 profit.
- What is the cost price of the blouse?
- What is the profit in percentage?
(a)
Percentage of the price of the blouse after 15% discount
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the blouse at 15% discount
= 85% x 410
=
85100 x 410
= $348.50
Cost price of the blouse
= 348.50 - 36
= $312.50
(b)
Profit in percentage
=
36312.50 x 100%
= 11.52%
Answer(s): (a) $312.50; (b) 11.52%