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      Question

      An item is sold at 70% of its marked price, resulting in

      a 40% profit. Determine the ratio of the marked price to the cost price for this item.
      A 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let marked price of the article be Rs. β€˜100x’ So, selling price of the article = 0.70 Γ— 100x = Rs. β€˜70x’ Therefore, cost price = (70x/1.40) = Rs. β€˜50x’ Required ratio = 100x:50x = 2:1

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