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A shopkeeper allows 20% 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. 500?

Given,


M.P. = 500


Discount = 20%


Discount =


S.P. =


S.P. = 400


He gets the profit of 25%





C.P. = 320


So, he gets the article for Rs 320/-


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