Question

What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article that cost him ₹600 to gain 20℅ after allowing a discount of 10℅​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given gain percentage =20% and the CP of an article =Rs 600

Now, Gain =100600×20​=Rs 120

By using formula SP= gain +CP

SP=Rs 600+Rs 120=Rs 720

Suppose the MP=x

Since, he allow a discount =10%

As per question,

⇒x−10% of x=Rs 720

⇒x−10010×x​=720

⇒10090x​=720

⇒x=90720×100​=Rs 800

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