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      Question

      The cost price of an item is Rs. (12n + 240). It is marked

      50% above the cost price and sold after giving a discount of Rs. (4n + 80). If the profit earned is Rs. 1,600, then what is the value of 'n'?
      A 780 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 660 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 885 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Marked price = 1.5 Γ— (12n + 240) = Rs. (18n + 360)

      Selling price = (18n + 360) - (4n + 80) = Rs. (14n + 280)

      Profit = (14n + 280) - (12n + 240) = Rs. (2n + 40)

      So, 2n + 40 = 1,600

      Or, 2n = 1,560

      Or, n = 780

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