A trader allows a discount of 30% on the marked price and still gains 20%. If the cost price is Rs. 700, find the marked price. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A trader allows a discount of 30% on the marked price and still gains 20%. If the cost price is Rs. 700, find the marked price.
A. Rs. 1300
B. Rs. 1250
C. Rs. 1150
D. Rs. 1200
Answer: Option D
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The correct answer is Option D. Detailed explanation will be updated soon.

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If the selling price of an article is Rs. 160 and the profit is 25%, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 130
B. Rs. 125
C. Rs. 128
D. Rs. 135

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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A trader marks his goods 45% above cost and gives a discount of 20%. What is his profit percent?
A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 16%
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B. 18%
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