- A800
- B750
- C1250
- D775
Step-by-Step Solution
Old price × 1.25 = 1000, so old price = 1000 ÷ 1.25 = ₹800. (Taking 25% off ₹1000 gives the wrong answer 750.)
Answer: A) 800
After a 25% rise, the price of a school bag is ₹1,000. What was its price (in ₹) before the rise?
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