Let the MP be x Total discount = 25 + 4 = 29% Total selling price = x – (29/100) × x = 71x/100 Gain = 8% CP = (71x/100) × (100/108) = 71x/108 Amount above the cost should goods be marked = x – 71x/108 = 37x/108 Percentage amount = (37x/108)/(71x/108) × 100 ≈ 50%