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The cost price of an article is Rs. x. It is marked up by 200%. It is sold at Rs. 540 after giving 25% discount. What is the value of x (in Rs.)?
- A360
- B250
- C300
- D240
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CCommunity
Since the article is marked up by 200%, marked price = 3x
After giving 25% discount, it is sold at Rs. 540;
∴ 3x × 0.75 = 540
⇒ x = 240
∴ Cost price of the article = Rs. 240
After giving 25% discount, it is sold at Rs. 540;
∴ 3x × 0.75 = 540
⇒ x = 240
∴ Cost price of the article = Rs. 240
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CCommunity
Since the article is marked up by 200%, marked price = 3x
After giving 25% discount, it is sold at Rs. 540;
∴ 3x × 0.75 = 540
⇒ x = 240
∴ Cost price of the article = Rs. 240
After giving 25% discount, it is sold at Rs. 540;
∴ 3x × 0.75 = 540
⇒ x = 240
∴ Cost price of the article = Rs. 240