Multiple choice

A dealer buys an article for Rs.380. At what price must the dealer mark it so that after allowing a discount of 5%, he still makes a profit of 25%? एक व्यापारी एक वस्तु रू 380 में खरीदता है तो व्यापारी कितना मूल्य अंकित करना चाहिये ताकि 5% की छूट देने पर भी उसे 25% का लाभ हो?

  1. Rs./रु.300

  2. Rs./रु.400

  3. Rs./रु.500

  4. Rs./रु.600
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cost price is Rs.380. To get 25% profit, selling price must be 380 × 1.25 = Rs.475. This selling price is after 5% discount on marked price, so 0.95 × MP = 475, giving MP = 475/0.95 = Rs.500.

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