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A seller gives 25% discount on an item. If he marked up by X%, he would have made 10% profit. Find X%.

1. 10%
2. 15%
3. 20%
4. 25%

Correct answer: 10%

Solution

Using SP=CP×(1+X/100)×0.75 and the given profit condition, the markup percentage X=10%.

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