Question

    Amit purchased an article and marked it 60% above the

    cost price and sold it after giving a discount of 15% for Rs. 1530. What will be the selling price of the article if a discount of 10% is given?
    A Rs.1250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1620 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1325 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let, cost price of the article is Rs. 100x Marked price = 1.60 × 100x = Rs. 160x Selling price of the article = 0.85 × 160x = Rs. 136x According to the question: 136x = 1530 So, x = 11.25 Desired selling price = 0.90 × 1.60 × 1125 = Rs. 1620

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