A shop keeper allows 20% discount on the marked price on

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A shop keeper allows 20% discount on the marked price on his articles. Find the marked price of an article for which he charges Rs. 740.

1. Rs. 725
2. Rs. 875
3. Rs. 925
4. Rs. 1040

Correct Option: C

Let the marked price of article be Rs. x.
According to the question,

x ×	80	= 740
	100

⇒ x = Rs.		740 × 100
		80

= Rs. 925