When Thomas bought a cupboard, he was given 8% discount. If the discount amount was 960 rupees, what was the marked price of the cupboard?

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Discount = 8%

Discount amount = Rs 960

We know: Discount percent × Marked price = Discount amount

⇒ 8% of marked price = Rs 960

⇒ Marked price = Rs

= Rs 12000

Thus, the marked price of the cupboard was Rs 12000.

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When Thomas bought a cupboard, he was given 8% discount. If the discount amount was 960 rupees, what was the marked price of the cupboard?

Discount = 8% Discount amount = Rs 960 We know: Discount percent × Marked price = Discount amount ⇒ 8% of marked price = Rs 960 ⇒ Marked price = Rs = Rs 12000 Thus, the marked price of the cupboard was Rs 12000.

Discount = 8%

Discount amount = Rs 960

We know: Discount percent × Marked price = Discount amount

⇒ 8% of marked price = Rs 960

⇒ Marked price = Rs

= Rs 12000

Thus, the marked price of the cupboard was Rs 12000.