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An article is listed at ₹15,000 and the discount offered is 12%. What additional discount must be given to bring the net selling price to ₹12,078?

A9%

B8%

C8.5%

D7.5%

Answer:

C. 8.5%

Read Explanation:

After discount the price becomes = 15000 - 15000 × 12% = Rs. 13200 Additional discount = (13200 - 12078)/13200 × 100% = 8.5%


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