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    Question

    The selling price of a washing machine is Rs. 1680. If

    the washing machine was sold at 40% profit, then find the discount offered given that the washing machine was marked Rs. 900 above its cost price.
    A Rs.285 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.365 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Cost price of the washing machine = 1680 ÷ 1.40 = Rs. 1200 Marked price of the washing machine = 1200 + 900 = Rs. 2100 Required discount offered = 2100 - 1680 = Rs. 420

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