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      Question

      The marked price of an article is Rs. 250 more than its

      cost price. The article is sold at 50% 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. 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the cost price of the article be Rs. โ€˜xโ€™. Then, marked price of the article = Rs. โ€˜x + 250โ€™ Selling price of the article = Rs. (x + 25) ATQ; 0.50 ร— (x + 250) = x + 25 Or, 0.5x + 125 โ€“ x = 25 Or, 0.5x = 100 So, x = 200 So, marked price of the article = 200 + 250 = Rs. 450

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