Question

What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article, costing him Rs. 153, to gain 20% after allowing a discount of 15% ?

• A. Rs. 224
• B. Rs. 216
• C. Rs. 184
• D. Rs. 162

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rs. 216

C.P. = Rs. 153, Gain = 20%.

$\therefore$ $S.P.=(\frac{120}{100}\times 153)=Rs.183.60$

Let, the marked price be Rs. x

$\frac{85}{100}x=183.60$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{183.60\times 100}{85}=216$