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    Question

    The cost price of a table and a chair are Rs. 2,000 and Rs.

    800, respectively. The shopkeeper marked up the prices by 20% on the table and 25% on the chair. If both were sold together for Rs. 2,700, find the total discount offered.
    A Rs.200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.560 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Sum of the marked prices = 1.2 × 2000 + 1.25 × 800 = 2400 + 1000 = Rs. 3,400

    Therefore, total discount offered = 3400 – 2700 = Rs. 700

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