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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?

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Marked price = Rs. 250
Discount allowed = 10%
Selling price =M.P×(100Discount%)100
=250×(10010)100=250×90100=Rs.225
Gain =25%
Cost price =S.P×100100+gain%
=225×100100+25=Rs.225×100125=Rs.180


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