Question

An almirah is sold at Rs 5225 after allowing a discount of 5% .find its marked price.

Answer 1

SP = Rs 5225
Let MP be x
discount = 5% of x
              =(5/100)x = 0.05x
SP = MP - discount
⇒5225 = x - 0.05x
⇒0.95x = 5225
⇒x = 5225/0.95 = 5500
∴MP = Rs 5500

Answer 2

Given,

The selling price of an almirah is rs. 5225

Discount percentage is 5%

To find,

The marked price of the almirah (excluding discount).

Solution,

Let,the marked price of the almirah = rs. x

[ Assume, x as a variable to do the further mathematical calculations.]

So, the discount amount = x × 5/100 = rs. x/20

The selling price = x - x/20 = rs. 19x/20

Now,if we compare the value of selling price that is given in the question and the value of the selling price that we have calculated,then we will get the following mathematical equation,

19x/20 =  5225

x = 5225 × 20/19

x = 5500

Hence,the marked price of the almirah is rs. 5500.