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A shopkeeper allows his customers 10% off on the marked price of goods and still gets a profit of 25%. What is the actual cost to him of an article marked Rs. 250?

Given,


10% off on marked price of goods


So,


Discount = 10%


And M.P. = 250/-




S.P. =


S.P. = 225


And he gets 25% profit



= S.P. – C.P.



C.P. =


C.P. = 180/-


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