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After a 15% rise, the price of a school bag is ₹920. What was its price before the rise?

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  • A800
  • B782
  • C805
  • D850

Step-by-Step Solution

1.15 × P = 920, so P = 920 ÷ 1.15 = ₹800. (Taking 15% off ₹920 wrongly gives ₹782.)
Answer: A) 800

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