document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=360623>Question 360623</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A store bought a number of tractors for $800 each. Its regular selling price is $1000.The store decides to discount the price to stimulate sales and to earn a minimum profit of 5%. What is the maximum discount rate?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "5 % minimum profit<BR>\n" );
document.write( "so their profit 800/100*5= 40<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "profit now is $200<BR>\n" );
document.write( "minimum profit = 40<BR>\n" );
document.write( "so discount to be offered = 160.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1000 discount 160<BR>\n" );
document.write( "100 ---?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "160*100/1000= 16%<BR>\n" );
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