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Koushik ray

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· 1 Months ago

ambiguous question

Question:
A shopkeeper allows 23% discount on his M.R.P. and still makes a profit of 10%. If he gains 56 on one item, his M.R.P. of the item is —
Options:
A) Rs. 800
B) Rs. 790
C) Rs. 780 
D) Rs. 820
Solution:
Ans: (a)


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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student.
Given question and solution is correct.
Explanation-
Let M.R.P = 100
discount=23%
s.P.= 77
Profit % = 10%
thus
C.P. = 100/(100+profit%)* S.P.
= 100/110 * 77
= 70 rs
Profit= 77-70= 7Rs

7 rs profit for MRP= 100 rs
1rs profit for MRP= 100/7
56 rs profit for MRP= 100/7 * 56 = 800 Rs.

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· 1 Months ago

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