Practice30Create account

A shirt's price is raised by 25% and the new price is then cut by 20%. It now sells for ₹1,200. What was the original price (in ₹)?

Competition practicePercentage
  • A1200
  • B1140
  • C1260
  • D1250

Step-by-Step Solution

Net factor = , so the price is back where it started: the original price was ₹1,200.
Answer: A) 1200

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Percentage practice questions

More Percentage practice

After a 25% rise, the price of a school bag is ₹1,000. What was its price (in ₹) before…The price of an article is increased by 25%. By what percentage must the new price be…A student scored 285 marks and failed by 45 marks. If the passing mark is 33% of the…If A's income is 25% more than B's income, then B's income is what percent less than A's…Only two candidates stood in a panchayat election. The loser received 44% of the valid…