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      Question

      A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 200 after offering

      a discount of 20%. If he earned a profit of 60%, then find the ratio of cost price to the marked price, of the article.
      A 5:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 3:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 5:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 7:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Marked price of the article = 200 ÷ 0.8 = Rs. 250 Cost price of the article = 200 ÷ 1.6 = Rs. 125 Required ratio = 125:600 = 5:8

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