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A shopkeeper marked his goods 40% higher than their cost price and allows 20% discount on every item. Find his net profit percentage.
A shopkeeper marked his goods 40% higher than their cost price and allows 20% discount on every item. Find his net profit percentage.
Updated On: Mar 12, 2025
- 20%
- 15%
- 12%
- 10%
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C) :12%.
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