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Suji marked a dress 50% above the cost price. If she offers a discount of 30% on the marked price and the customer pays ₹5,250, the cost price is:

A₹5,500

B₹7,500

C₹6,075

D₹5,000

Answer:

D. ₹5,000

Read Explanation:

MP = 150/100 of CP Let CP = 100x MP = 150x Discount = 30% SP = 150x x(70/100) = 105x SP = 5250 105x = 5250 x =50 CP = 100x = 100 x 50 = 5000


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