alleryAn almirah is sold for Rs 5,225 after a discount of 5 per cent. What is its marked price?
ARs 5,475
BRs 5,500
CRs 5,225
DRs 5,750
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Rs 5,500
1. A 5 per cent discount means the buyer pays 95 per cent of the marked price.
2. So 95 per cent of MP = Rs 5,225.
3. MP = 5225 x (100/95) = Rs 5,500.
4. Check: 5 per cent of 5500 = 275, and 5500 - 275 = 5225.
5. Rs 5,225 is what the buyer actually paid, not the marked price, which is the trap.
_Source: syllabus Maths Ch7 'Comparing Quantities', TRY THESE after Example 3_
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