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    Question

    Item β€˜X’ had a cost price of Rs. 800 and it was

    marked up by 25%. It was later sold after giving a discount of Rs. 40. Another item β€˜Y’ was sold for Rs. 900 at a loss of 10%. What is the ratio of the cost price of item β€˜Y’ to the selling price of item β€˜X’?
    A 25:24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 22:23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28:31 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Marked price of item β€˜X’ = 800 Γ— 1.25 = Rs. 1,000 Selling price of item β€˜X’ = 1,000 – 40 = Rs. 960 Cost price of item β€˜Y’ = 900 / 0.90 = Rs. 1,000 So, required ratio = 1000:960 = 25:24

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