An article is sold for 25 percent loss. The value of discount given is (5/9) of the selling price. What is the marked price of the article?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
SP=75%CP
Discount = 5/9 SP
MP = SP + Discount
= SP + 5/9 SP
= 14/9 SP
SP = 3/4 CP
MP = 14/9 × 3/4 CP = 7/6 CP