Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A shopkeeper marks his goods such that even after giving a 20% discount, he makes a profit of 20%. If CP is Rs. 1,000, find MP.
ARs. 1,500
BRs. 1,400
CRs. 1,200
DRs. 1,600
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 1,500
SP = 1200. MP = 1200 / 0.8 = 1500.
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