The marked price of a blouse was $125. After a 35% discount, the shopkeeper still makes a $50 profit.
- What is the cost price of the blouse?
- What is the profit in percentage?
(a)
Percentage of the price of the blouse after 35% discount
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Price of the blouse at 35% discount
= 65% x 125
=
65100 x 125
= $81.25
Cost price of the blouse
= 81.25 - 50
= $31.25
(b)
Profit in percentage
=
5031.25 x 100%
= 160%
Answer(s): (a) $31.25; (b) 160%