The marked price of a blouse was $156. After a 30% discount, the shopkeeper still makes a $42 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 156
=
70100 x 156
= $109.20
Cost price of the blouse
= 109.20 - 42
= $67.20
(b)
Profit in percentage
=
4267.20 x 100%
= 62.5%
Answer(s): (a) $67.20; (b) 62.5%