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      Question

      A shopkeeper marks an article  60% above its cost price

      . During a sale, he gives successive discounts of  20%  and  15% . Even after this, he earns a profit of  Rs. 220 . What is the cost price of the article?
      A 2900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let cost price = x Marked price = 1.6x Selling price after discounts = 1.6x × 0.8 × 0.85 = 1.088x Profit = 1.088x - x = 0.088x 0.088x = 220 x = 2500

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