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Q · Profit, Loss and DiscountMedium · 45s
A shopkeeper marks the price of an article at Rs. 250. Find the cost price if after allowing a discount of 20% he still gains 25% on the cost price.
TopicProfit, Loss and Discount
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 210