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    Question

    The cost price, selling price and marked price of an

    appliance are in the ratio 5:7:11. If the profit made is Rs. 600, then how much discount was offered on the sale?
    A Rs.2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.2100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.2750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the cost price, selling price and marked price be Rs. 5x, Rs. 7x and Rs. 11x respectively

    According to the question,

    Profit earned = 7x тАУ 5x = Rs. 2x

    Therefore, 2x = 600

    Or, x = 300

    Therefore, discount offered = 11x тАУ 7x = 4x = 4 ├Ч 300 = Rs. 1200

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