NCHMCT JEE 2010 Question Paper with solutions for online practice

Question : 16 of 200

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What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article, costing him Rs. 153, to gain 20% after allowing a discount of 15%?

Solution:

Cost price = Rs. 153, Profit = 20%
Selling price = 153 (1 +

{20}/{100}

)
= 153 ×

6/5

= Rs. 183.6
Marked price = 183.6 ×

{100}/{85}

= Rs. 216

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