Multiple choice

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs.575. If profit percentage is 23%, then what is the selling price (in Rs.)? लागत मूल्य और बिक्री मूल्य के बीच अंतर 575 रुपये है । यदि लाभ का प्रतिशत 23% है, तो बिक्री मूल्य (रु. में) क्या है?

  1. 3225

  2. 1925

  3. 2500

  4. 3075

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP = x. Since profit is 23%, SP = x + 0.23x = 1.23x. The difference SP - CP = 575, so 0.23x = 575. Therefore x = 575/0.23 = Rs. 2500. Selling Price = CP + 575 = 2500 + 575 = Rs. 3075. Alternatively, SP = 1.23 × 2500 = Rs. 3075.