Question

A dealer allows a discount of 25% to his customer and still gains 25% find the mark price of an article which cost the dealer Rs.1080

Answer 1

Answer:

1620 is the mark price of the article

Answer 2

Let the M.P.=Rs. 100
Discount =25%
∴S.P.=Rs.75

Profit=20%

C.P.=Rs.
120
75×100
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=Rs. 62.50

∴Profit=Rs.75−Rs.62.50=Rs.12.50

If the gain is Rs. 12.50, M.P.=Rs. 100

If the gain is Rs.800, M.P.=Rs.
12.50
100
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×800=Rs.= 6400