A pair of article, was bought for Rs., 37.40 at a discount of 15 % . What must be marked price of ea

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7.Profit and Loss

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A pair of article, was bought for $Rs.\, 37.40$ at a discount of $15 \% .$ What must be the marked price of each of the articles?

A

$11$

B

$22$

C

$33$

D

$44$

Solution

Let marked price be $Rs.$ $x$.

$\therefore \quad\left(x \times \frac{85}{100}\right) \times 2=Rs. 37.40$

$\therefore \quad x=\frac{37.40 \times 100}{170}=Rs. 22$

Standard 13

Quantitative Aptitude

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