Question
The cost price of an article is Rs x. It is marked up
by 200%. It is sold at Rs 540 after giving 25% discount. What is the value of x (in Rs)?Solution
Given CP=x MP=3x Discount=25% MP-Discount=540 (3/4)MP=540 MP=Rs 720 3x=720 x=240
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