If a manufacturer gains 10 percent, wholesaler 15 percent

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If a manufacturer gains 10 percent, wholesaler 15 percent and retailer 25 percent, then the production cost of an article, whose retail price is $ 1,265, is

1. $ 700
2. $ 750
3. $ 800
4. $ 900

Correct Option: C

Here , retail price = $ 1,265
According to question ,

∴ Production cost = 1265 ×		100	×	100	×	100
		( 100 + 25 )		( 100 + 15 )		( 100 + 10 )

Production cost = 1265 ×		100	×	100	×	100	= $ 800
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