Profit & Loss Mcqs


Q.  Kabir buys an article with 25% discount on its marked price. He makes a profit of 10 % by selling it at Rs. 660. The marked price is :

a. Rs. 600
b. Rs. 700
c. Rs. 800
d. Rs. 685


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Original price be Rs. X

C.P = (X – 25% of X) = 3X/4

S.P = (3X/4 + 10% of 3X/4) = 33X/40

33X/40 = 660

=> X = 800
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