Problema Solution

A wathch dealer pays 10% custom duty on a watch which costs rs 500 abroad.for how should much he mark it ,if he desires to make a profit of 20% after giving a discount of 25% to the buyer?

Answer provided by our tutors

price = 550

customer duty 10%  so net price = 500*1.1 = 550

he wants 20% profit so  he want to sell at 550*1.2 = 660

 

He want to give discount of 25%  so     the price would be 660/0.75 = $880

 

answer is $880