Question

A shopkeeper marks his goods at a price such that after giving a discount of 25%, he gains 20%. If the cost price of the article is Rs. 460, what is its marked price?

• A. Rs. 736
• B. Rs. 748
• C. Rs. 725
• D. Rs. 752

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Rs. 736

Cost price of the article = 460 Selling price of the article = 460 × 120/100 = 552 Discount = 25% Selling price = 100 - 25 = 75% 75% = 552 Marked price = 552 × 100/75 = Rs. 736