A retailer buys a sewing machine at a discount of 15% and sells it for Rs. 1955. Thus, he makes a profit of 15%. The discount is:
Correct Answer: C. P of the machine by the retailer = (X – 15% of X) = Rs. 17X/20 15% of 17X/20 = 1955 – 17X/20 51X/400 + 17X/20 = 1955 or X = 2000 Discount received retailer = (15% of Rs. 2000) = Rs. 300
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