Book Maths Puzzle

trader keeps the marked price of an item 35% above its cost price. The percentage of discount allowed to gain 8% is

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let cp=100; increase cp=135; sp=108(gain=8%)
discount=135-108=27
discount percentage=27=x/100*135
x=20%
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Book Other Question

Arun bought a computer with 15% discount on the labeled price. He sold the computer for Rs.2880 with 20% profit on the labeled price. At what price did he buy the computer? If a seller reduces the selling price of an item from Rs.400 to Rs.380, his loss increases by 2%. What is the cost price of the item?