Price of an article reduced by 20%, new price Rs. 160. Original price was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of an article reduced by 20%, new price Rs. 160. Original price was:

A. 210

B. 190

C. 180

D. 200

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Original × 0.8 = 160 → original = 200.

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