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A dealer is selling an article at a discount of 15%. Find:

(i) the selling price if the marked price is ₹ 500;


(ii) the cost price if he makes 25% profit.

(i) Marked price = 500

Discount % = 15%


Discount %




SP = 500 - 75


= 425


∴ Selling price is Rs.425


(ii) let the CP be x


Profit %




Profit = SP – CP


0.25x = 425 – x


1.25x = 425


x =


x = 340


∴ Cost price is Rs.340.


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