Question

A shopkeeper marks the price of an article at

Rs.160. Find the cost price if after allowing a

discount of 10% he still gains 20% on the cost

price.
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Answer 1

Answer:

marked price =160

Step-by-step explanation:

selling price =160 - 10% of 160 = 144

He also gain 20% on cost

So ,

when cp is 100, sp is 120

now,

when sp is 120, cp is 100

when sp is 144 , cp = 100÷120×144 =120(ans)