Question

A SHOPKEEPER ALLOWS HIS CUSTOMER 10% DISCOUNT ON THE MARKED PRICE AND GETS 25% PROFIT ON HIS GOODS. WHAT IS THE ACTUAL COST TO HIM, IF GOODS ARE MARKED AT RS.250.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost Price=180₹

Step-by-step explanation:

Marked price=250

Discount=10%

Profit=25%

Cost Price=?

According to question

Let the cost price be=x

250×100-10/100=x×100+25/100

250×90/100=x×125/100

x=9×5×4

x=180₹

so cost price will be 180₹