Math, asked by vigneshmuthu, 8 months ago

A shopkeeper marks the price of the article in such a way that after allowing 28% discount, he wants a gain of 12%. If the marked price is ₹224. then the cost price of the article is:

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Answered by asahilthakur

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Answer:

Rs.144

Step-by-step explanation:

Marked price (MP) = Rs.224

Discount = 28%

Hence, selling price (SP) = 72% of MP = 72/100 * 224 = Rs.161.28

Gain = 12%

=> 112% of CP = SP

=> 112/100 * CP = 161.28

=> CP = 144

Hence, cost price of article = Rs.144

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