The marked price of an article is ₹ 200. A discount of

The marked price of an article is ₹ 200. A discount of 12 1 % is allowed on the marked price
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and a profit of 25% is made. The cost price of the article is :

Given that , marked price of an article = ₹ 200

Discount = 12	1	% =	25	%
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After discount , S.P. = ₹ 200 × 87.5 = ₹ 175
Gain % = 25%

Required C.P. = ₹	100	× 175 = ₹ 140
	125

Using the given formula :
Here, r = 25% , D = 12.5% , M.P. = ₹ 200 , C.P. = ?

M.P.	=	100 + r
C.P.	=	100 − D

200	=	100 + 25
C.P.	=	100 − 12.5

C.P. =	200 × 87.5
	125

C.P. = ₹ 140

The marked price of an article is ₹ 200. A discount of 12	1	% is allowed on the marked price
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