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    Question

    An article is initially marked at 40% above its cost

    price. It is then sold after applying two successive discounts - one of 12% and another of Rs. 56. If the final selling price of the article is Rs. 560, determine its cost price.
    A Rs. 550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the cost price of the article = Rs. '100x'Marked price of the article = 100x X 1.4 = Rs. '140x'Price after first discount = 140x X 0.88 = Rs. '123.2x'Final selling price = 123.2x - 56 = Rs. 560So, 123.2x = 560 + 56 = 616So, x = 616 ÷ 123.2 = 5And so, cost price of the article = 5 x 100 = Rs. 500

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