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An article is marked for ₹200. A shopkeeper earns 25% profit even after allowing \(12\frac{1}{2}\)% discount on it. What is the cost price of the article (in ₹)?
An article is marked for ₹200. A shopkeeper earns 25% profit even after allowing \(12\frac{1}{2}\)% discount on it. What is the cost price of the article (in ₹)?
Updated On: Mar 12, 2025
- 180
- 165
- 140
- 112.50
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The correct option is(C): 140
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