Multiple choice

The marked price of A is Rs 900 more than its cost price. When a discount of Rs 450 is allowed a profit of 25% is earned. At what price should A be sold to earn a 37.5% profit?

  1. Rs. 2375

  2. Rs. 2275

  3. Rs. 2575

  4. Rs. 2475

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP = x. SP at discount = x + 900 − 450 = x + 450. At 25% profit: x + 450 = 1.25x, so 0.25x = 450, x = 1800. MP = 1800 + 900 = 2700. For 37.5% profit: SP = 1800 × 1.375 = 2475. Option D matches.