Question

    A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 780 after offering

    a discount of 40%. If he earned a profit of 30%, then find the ratio of cost price to the marked price, of the article.
    A 5:13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6:13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7:13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Marked price of the article = 780 ÷ 0.6 = Rs. 1300 Cost price of the article = 780 ÷ 1.3 = Rs. 600 Required ratio = 600:1300 = 6:13

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