The marked price of an article is Rs. There are 1600. This item was purchased by two experienced discount holders for Rs. If any one customer out of 900 gets the percentage, the discount will be known. (B) 30% (A) 25% (C) 45% (D) 50%

Answer 1

The marked price of the article is given as Rs. 1600.
Let's assume that the discount given on the article is x%.

According to the given information, the two experienced discount holders purchased the article for Rs. 900.
So, the selling price of the article after x% discount can be calculated as follows:
Selling price = Marked price - (x% of Marked price)
900 = 1600 - (x/100)*1600

Simplifying the equation:
900 = (1 - x/100)*1600
Dividing both sides of the equation by 1600:
0.5625 = 1 - x/100

Subtracting 0.5625 from 1:
1 - 0.5625 = x/100
0.4375 = x/100

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 100:
100*0.4375 = x
43.75 = x

Therefore, the discount on the article is 43.75%.

None of the given options (A) 25%, (B) 30%, (C) 45%, or (D) 50% is the correct answer.