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John bought a laptop at a 2% discount on the marked price. If he paid₹23,725 for the laptop, what was its marked price?

A₹24, 209

B₹23,694

C₹23,946

D₹23,796

Answer:

A. ₹24, 209

Read Explanation:

after 2% discount he get the item for 23725

98%=2372598\% = 23725

100=x100=x

by cross multiplication rule

x=100×2372598x=\frac{100\times 23725}{98}

x=24209x=24209


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