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After a 15% discount, a school bag sells for ₹680. What was its price before the discount (in ₹)?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A800
  • B782
  • C578
  • D850

Step-by-Step Solution

₹680 is 85% of the original price, so original = 680/0.85 = ₹800. (Adding 15% of 680 gives the wrong ₹782.)
Answer: A) 800

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