Multiple choice

A merchant marks his goods at Rs. 900 and allows a discount of 25%. If he still gains 12.5%, then the cost price of the article is एक व्यापारी वस्तु का अंकित मूल्य 900 रू. करता है और 25% की छूट प्रदान करता है | इसके बावजूद भी वह 12.5% का लाभ प्राप्त करता है, वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य ज्ञात कीजिये |

  1. 600

  2. 700

  3. 800

  4. 900
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Explanation

Marked price = Rs.900, discount = 25%, so selling price = 900 × 0.75 = Rs.675. Profit = 12.5%, so CP = 675/1.125 = Rs.600. The cost price is Rs.600.

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