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A shopkeeper earns 10% profit after giving a discount of 20%. What is his marked price if the cost price is Rs. 700?
  • A. Rs. 704
  • B. Rs. 640
  • C. Rs. 770
  • D. Rs. 680
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
SP = 700×1.1 = 770; MP = 770 / 0.8 = 962.5 ≈ closest adjusted option.
Related Question 1
The marked price of a VCR is Rs. 12000. After successive discounts of 15%, 10% and another discount, find the selling price.
  • A. Rs. 8400
  • B. Rs. 8721
  • C. Rs. 8856
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Applying successive discounts gives Rs. 8721.
Related Question 2
If the selling price of an article is Rs. 840 after 20% discount, what is the marked price?
  • A. Rs. 900
  • B. Rs. 1000
  • C. Rs. 1050
  • D. Rs. 1100
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
80% = 840 ⇒ MP = 1050.
Related Question 3
A shopkeeper marks goods 25% above the cost price and gives 10% discount. What is his profit percent ____.
  • A. 10%
  • B. 12.5%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 20%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Net gain = (1.25 × 0.9 − 1) × 100.
Related Question 4
Kabir buys an article at a 25% discount and sells it at a 10% profit for Rs. 660. Find the marked price.
  • A. Rs. 600
  • B. Rs. 700
  • C. Rs. 800
  • D. Rs. 685
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
MP ≈ Rs. 800.
Related Question 5
At what marked price should an article costing Rs. 47.50 be sold to gain 25% after 5% discount?
  • A. Rs. 62.50
  • B. Rs. 72.50
  • C. Rs. 75.00
  • D. Rs. 80.00
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
MP = CP × 1.25 / 0.95 = 62.50.