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    Question

    The marked price of a dishwasher is set 25% higher than

    its cost price. The seller then applies two successive discounts, first 15% and then an additional 20%. If this results in a loss of Rs. 2400, what is the final selling price of the dishwasher?
    A Rs.13600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.10600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.13200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.12500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the cost price = Rs. x Marked price = Rs. 1.25x According to the question, x – 1.25x × 85% × 80% = 2400 x – 0.85x = 2400 0.15x = 2400 x = 16000 Required selling price = Rs. 16000 – 2400 = Rs.13600

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