A shopkeeper offers a discount of 24 % on the marked price. On a special sale day, he offers an extra 30% off coupon after the first discount. If the article was sold for ₹ 7700.70. what is the marked price of the article?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 14475.
Let's assume the marked price of the article is x
According to the question,
x × (100 - First Discount %)/100 × (100 - Second Discount%)/100 = Selling price
⇒ x × (100 - 24)/100 × (100 - 30)/100 = 7700.70
⇒ x = 77007000/5320
⇒ x = 14475