Question

Amit sold an electric-iron for ₹ 2,656 after giving a discount of 17% on the marked price. Had he not given the discount, he would have earned a profit of 28%. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the electric iron?

A 2250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 2675 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Solution-Let Market Price =100

After 17% discount selling price =100-17=83

ATQ-

83=2656

1=32

100=3200.

Had he not given the discount, he would have earned a profit of 28%=100+28=128

128=3200

1= (3200)/128=25

100=2500.

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