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      Question

      A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 600 after offering

      a discount of 40%. If he earned a profit of 50%, then find the ratio of cost price to the marked price, of the article.
      A 1:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 3:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 7:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Marked price of the article = 600 Ă· 0.6 = Rs. 1000 Cost price of the article = 600 Ă· 1.5 = Rs. 400 Required ratio = 400:1000 = 2:5

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