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    Question

    The marked price of an article is Rs. 450 more than its

    cost price. The article is sold at 15% discount such that the seller earns a profit of Rs. 25. Find the marked price of the article.
    A Rs. 520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 530 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 560 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 + 450’ Selling price of the article = Rs. (x + 15) ATQ; 0.15 Γ— (x + 450) = x + 25 Or, 0.15x + 67.5 – x = 25 Or, 0.85x = 42.5 So, x = 50 So, marked price of the article = 50 + 450 = Rs. 500

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