An article which is marked at Rs. 975 is sold for Rs. 897. The % discount is = ?

Answer: Option D

Given, Mark price = Rs. 975
Selling price = 897
Discount = Marked price - Selling price
Discount = 975 - 897 = 78
$$\begin{array}{rl}& \text{Then discount}\%\\ & =\frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Mark Price}}\times 100\\ & =\frac{78}{975}\times 100\\ & =8\%\end{array}$$