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A shopkeeper gives an initial discount of 15% on the marked price of the sewing machine. He then gives 8% additional discount on the discounted price. If the final sale price of the machine is Rs. 1,564, find the marked price.1. Rs. 3,0002. Rs. 2,5003. Rs. 2,0004. Rs. 3,500 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rs. 2,000 Given: Initial discount = 15% Additional discount = 8% Final price = Selling price = Rs. 1,564 Concept used: Selling price = Markup price × (100 - discount percentage)/100 Calculation: Let the markup price be Rs.x Selling price when 15% discount is given = x × (100 - 15)/100 ⇒ 85x/100 ⇒ 0.85x After giving an additional discount of 8% on discounted price, now the selling price = 0.85x × (100 - 8)/100 ⇒ 0.85x × 92/100 ⇒ 0.782x According to the question, Selling price = Rs. 1,564 ⇒ 0.782x = 1,564 ⇒ x = 1564/0.782 ⇒ x = Rs. 2000 ∴ The markup price is Rs. 2000 |
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