Question

A seller is to sell a product for Rs. \( x \). But he sold it for Rs. 4000 with a 20% discount. Then \( x \) is

• A. Rs. 5600
• B. Rs. 5000
• C. Rs. 5400
• D. Rs. 5200

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Let the original price be \( x \). A 20% discount means the seller sold it for 80% of the original price:
\[ 0.8x = 4000 \]
Solve for \( x \):
\[ x = \frac{4000}{0.8} = 5000 \]

To find the original price after a discount, divide the selling price by \( 1 - \text{discount percentage} \).