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After allowing a discount of 15% on its marked price, the value of a watch is Rs. 1190. If no discount is allowed, then the shopkeeper gains 25%. The cost price of the watch is- एक घड़ी के अंकित मूल्य पर 15% की छूट देने पर इसका मूल्य 1190 रू. है । यदि इस पर कोई भी छूट न दी जाए तो दुकानदार 25% का लाभ प्राप्त करता है। घड़ी का क्रय मूल्य है –

  1. Rs.1240

  2. Rs.1120

  3. Rs.1140

  4. Rs.1090
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Watch value after 15% discount = Rs.1190. So 0.85 × marked price = 1190, giving marked price = 1190/0.85 = Rs.1400. Without discount, selling price = Rs.1400, which gives 25% profit. So cost price × 1.25 = 1400, giving cost price = 1400/1.25 = Rs.1120.

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