Question

Calculate the marked price of an article where discount rate is 10% and amount of discount is Rs.200.​

Answer 1

Rs :140

Explanation:

M.P. = Rs. 200, Discount =12.5%

∴S.P.=200−12.5 % of 200

=200−

100

12.5

×200

=200−25.0=175

Therefore, profit =25 %

∴C.P.=

100+profit%

100

×S.P.=

125

175×100

= Rs. 140.