The difference between successive discounts of 28% followed by 25% and 10% followed by 5% on the marked price of a pen is ₹63. The marked price of the pen is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ₹200.
28% and 25% off:
Final price = 72% × 75% = 54%
10% and 5% off:
Final price = 90% × 95% = 85.5%
Difference in discount = 46% - 14.5% = 31.5%
Given difference is ₹63:
31.5% of MP = 63
MP = 63 / 0.315
Marked price = ₹200