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A shopkeeper sells a TV set on discount of 8% of print price and gain 25%. If print price was Rs.20000 then what was the cost price?

A12880

B13600

C14160

D14720

Answer:

D. 14720

Read Explanation:

  • Selling price = 92% of Print price = 92/100 x 20000 = 18400 125% Cost price = Selling price 125/100 x CP = 18400 CP = 18400 x 100/125 = 14720


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