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    Question

    The cost price of article A and B is Rs. ‘X’ and Rs.

    (X + 800), respectively. Article A is sold at 25% profit while article B is sold at 10% loss. If selling price of article B is Rs. 90 more than that of article A and article B is sold after giving a discount of 20%, then find the marked price of article B.
    A Rs. 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1560 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 2925 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 1125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Selling price of article ‘A’ = x × 125% = Rs. 1.25x Selling price of article ‘B’ = (x + 800) × 90% = Rs. 0.90x + 720 According to the question, 0.90x + 720 – 1.25x = 90 720 – 90 = 0.35x 0.35x = 630 x = 1800 Selling price of article ‘B’ = 0.90 × 1800 + 720 = Rs. 2340 Marked price of the article ‘B’ = 2340/80 × 100 = Rs. 2925

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