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      Question

      A merchant sold a bicycle at a loss of 10%. If he had

      increased the selling price by Rs. 5250, he would have made a profit of 20%. Calculate the marked price of the bicycle, given that it was marked 25% above the cost price.
      A Rs.11520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.21875 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.32520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.22550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the cost price of the bicycle be Rs. β€˜x’. 1.20x – 0.90x = 5250 0.30x = 5250 x = 17500 So, marked price of the bicycle = 1.25 Γ— 17500 = Rs. 21875

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