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    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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