Question

Arun bought a pair of skates at a sale where the discount given was 20%. If the amount he paid is ₹ 1,600, what is the marked price?

• A. ₹ 1,200
• B. ₹ 2,000
• C. ₹ 3,000
• D. ₹ 2,500

Answer 1

The correct option is B ₹ 2,000

Given: Selling price = ₹1600
Rate of discount = 20%

Marked price = ?

Let marked price be x.

We know that discount is on the marked price.
Discount = 20% of Marked price
$\Rightarrow$ Discount = $\frac{20}{100}\times x$

Marked price = selling price + discount
$\Rightarrow$ x = $1600+\frac{20}{100}\times x$
$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{80}{100}x=1600$
$\Rightarrow$ $x=₹2000$

Therefore, the marked price is ₹ 2000.