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      Question

      The marked price of an article is Rs. 200 more than its

      cost price. The article is sold at 44% discount such that the seller earns a profit of Rs. 25. Find the marked price of the article.
      A Rs. 250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 210 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Rs. 312.50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the cost price of the article be Rs. β€˜x’. Then, marked price of the article = Rs. β€˜x + 200’ Selling price of the article = Rs. (x + 25) ATQ; 0.44 Γ— (x + 200) = x + 25 Or, 0.44x + 88 – x = 25 Or, 0.56x = 63 So, x = 112.5 So, marked price of the article = 112.5 + 200 = Rs. 312.5

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