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At  what  percentage  above  the  C.P  must  an  article  be  marked   so  as  to  gain  33%  after  allowing  a  customer  a  discount  of  5%?

  1. 38%
  2. 40%
  3. 43%
  4. 48%
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Discount is given on M.P.

Gain % = (S.P. - C.P.)/C.P * 100%

0.33  = (0.95 M.P. - C.P.)/C.P.

1.33 C.P. = 0.95 M.P.

M.P. = 1.33/0.95 C.P. = 1.4 C.P.

So, M.P. must be 40% above C.P.
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