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An almirah is sold at ₹5225 after allowing a discount of 5%. Find its marked price.


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₹5000

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₹5500

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₹4500

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₹6000

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Solution

The correct option is B

₹5500


Let the marked price (M.P) be x
According to the information given:x> 5225 as it is the marked price

S.P=M.PDiscount
S.P=M.P5% of M.P

5225=x5% of x

5225=x5100 × x

5225=x0.05 × x

5225=0.95x

x=5500

Hence, the marked price of almirah is ₹5500.


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