Question
The cost price of an article is Rs. 2800 and a shopkeeper wants to earn 14% profit on it after giving 30% discount on marked price. Find the marked price of the article.
Solution
Cost price of the article = Rs. 2800 Selling price = 2800 times; 114% = Rs. 3192 Marked price = 3192/70 times; 100 = Rs. 4560
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