Question

    A shopkeeper marks up the price of an article by 30% and

    then gives a 20% discount on the marked price. If the final selling price is ₹2,184, determine the original price of the article.
    A 1950 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2080 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original price of the article = 100x Price of article after increasing by 30% = 130% of 100x = 130x Selling price after giving 20% discount = 80% of 130x = 104x 104x = 2184 X = 21 Original price of the article = 100x = 2100

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