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After allowing a discount of 40% on the marked price, a shopkeeper earns 25% profit. What is the ratio of the cost price to the marked price?
After allowing a discount of 40% on the marked price, a shopkeeper earns 25% profit. What is the ratio of the cost price to the marked price?
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The correct option is D 12 : 25
Let the marked price be Rs. 100.
Selling price = 100 × 60% = Rs. 60
Cost price = (60/125) × 100 = Rs. 48
Required ratio = 48:100 = 12:25
Hence, option D is correct.
Let the marked price be Rs. 100.
Selling price = 100 × 60% = Rs. 60
Cost price = (60/125) × 100 = Rs. 48
Required ratio = 48:100 = 12:25
Hence, option D is correct.
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