Question

An almirah is sold at Rs 5,225 after allowing a discount of 5%.find its market price.

Answer 1

Sold price(SP)=Rs 5,225

Discount percentage(D%)= 5%

market price+discount=sold price

Let market price be x then

x+(5%of x)=5225

x+5x/100=5225

105x=5225×100

x=522500/105

∴x=4976.19