What is the discount percentage on ‘Buy 5 Get 3 Free’?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 37.5%
Given
Discount = discount/market price × 100
Discount = market price - selling price
⇒ Here we have buy 5 get 3 free
⇒ Now,
Selling price = 5
⇒ [ Three articles are free ]
Discount = market price-selling price
Discount = 8-5 = 3
Discount% = Discount/market price × 100
Discount% = 3/8 × 100 = 37.5%
Hence discount percentage is 37.5%