The marked price of a blouse was $165. After a 30% discount, the shopkeeper still makes a $33 profit.
- What is the cost price of the blouse?
- What is the profit in percentage?
(a)
Percentage of the price of the blouse after 30% discount
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the blouse at 30% discount
= 70% x 165
=
70100 x 165
= $115.50
Cost price of the blouse
= 115.50 - 33
= $82.50
(b)
Profit in percentage
=
3382.50 x 100%
= 40%
Answer(s): (a) $82.50; (b) 40%