An article is sold for Rs.5845 after giving discount of 12.5%. What is the marked price of article?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rs.6680.
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Selling Price = Rs. 5845 Discount% = 12.5% Let the marked price of the article be 100x. |
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Discount = 12.5% of 100x = 12.5x S.P. = 100x - 12.5x = 87.5x 87.5x = 5845 x = 66.8 M.P. = 100x = 100(66.8) = 6680 |