What is the cost price of a Rs. 100 stock at 6% discount, when the brokerage is 2 %?

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  2. 99
  3. 96
  4. 97

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Option 3 : 96
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Given:

The face value of the stock is Rs. 100.

The stock is available at a 6% discount.

The brokerage is 2%.

Concept:

To find the cost price of the stock, we need to consider both the discount and the brokerage.

Formula Used:

Cost Price = (Face Value - Discount) + Brokerage

Calculation:

We have,

Face Value = Rs. 100

Discount = 6% of Rs. 100

Brokerage = 2% of (Face Value - Discount)

⇒ Discount = 6% × 100

⇒ Discount = 6

⇒ Face Value - Discount = 100 - 6

⇒ Face Value - Discount = 94

⇒ Brokerage = 2% × 94

⇒ Brokerage = 0.02 × 94

⇒ Brokerage = 1.88

⇒ Cost Price = (Face Value - Discount) + Brokerage

⇒ Cost Price = 94 + 1.88

⇒ Cost Price = 95.88

∴ The correct answer is option 3 (96).

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