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    Question

    A shopkeeper marks up an item by 25%. If he

    increases the discount from 3% to 8%, the profit will decrease by Rs. 55. Find the selling price of the item in order to earn a profit of 30%.
    A Rs. 1144 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1856 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3172 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 2080 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 1350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, cost price of item be Rs. x.
    So, mark price = Rs. 1.25x
    According to question,
    1.25x [0.97 – 0.92] = 55
    1.25x = 1100
    x = 880
    Therefore, required selling price = 880 × 1.30 = Rs. 1144

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