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    Question

    The ratio of cost price to the marked price of an

    article is 5:8. The article had been marked above its cost price by Rs. 270. If the article was sold at a discount of Rs. 180, then find the profit/loss percentage incurred.
    A 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the cost price and marked price of the article be Rs. 5x and Rs. 8x, respectivelyAccording to the question,8x тАУ 5x = 270Or, x = 90Therefore, cost price of the article = 5x = Rs. 450Marked price of the article = 8x = Rs. 720Selling price of the article = 720 тАУ 180 = Rs. 540Required profit percentage = {(540 тАУ 450)/450} ├Ч 100 = 20%

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