A trader allows a discount of 12.5% on the marked price and still gains 5%. What is the ratio of the cost price to the marked price?

1. A Option A: 7 : 8
2. B Option B: 4 : 5
3. C Option C: 6 : 5
4. D Option D: 5 : 6

Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions