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      Question

      An article was purchased for Rs. (20n + 400). It was

      labeled 30% higher than its cost and sold after applying a discount of Rs. (2n + 50). If the seller makes a profit of Rs. 950, what is the value of โ€˜nโ€™?
      A 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 260 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 185 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Marked price = 1.3 ร— (20n + 400) = Rs. (26n + 520)

      Selling price = (26n + 520) - (2n + 50) = Rs. (24n + 470)

      Profit = (24n + 470) - (20n + 400) = Rs. (4n + 70)

      So, 4n + 70 = 950

      Or, 4n = 880

      Or, n = 220

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