Multiple choice

A trader offers his customers 15% discount and still makes 36% profit. What is the actual cost to him of an article marked Rs. 320?

  1. Rs. 150

  2. Rs. 300

  3. Rs. 250

  4. Rs. 200

  5. Rs. 225
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D Correct answer
Explanation

MP = Rs. 320, Profit = 36%, Discount = 15%

SP = 320 - 320 * 15/100 = Rs. 272

CP = (SP * 100)/(100 + Profit%) 

= (272 * 100)/(100 + 36) = Rs. 200

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