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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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