Question

The cost price of an article is Rs. 425. A shopkeeper gives a discount of 20% and still gains 16%. What is the marked price of the article? short trick

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Answer 1

Answer:

Mp =. ₹ 293.10

Step-by-step explanation:

cp= 425

discount= 20%

discount in rupee= 425×20/100

discount in rupee = 85

cp - discount

425-85. =₹340

then he get 16% gain

so, Mp = (100÷100+gain%) ×cp

Mp = (100/100+16)×340

Mp =( 100/116)×340

Mp= ₹293.10

I hope my answer is helpful for you.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mp =. ₹ 293.10

Step-by-step explanation:

cp= 425  

discount= 20%

discount in rupee= 425×20/100

discount in rupee = 85

cp - discount

425-85. =₹340

then he get 16% gain

so, Mp = (100÷100+gain%) ×cp

Mp = (100/100+16)×340

Mp =( 100/116)×340

Mp= ₹293.10