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Even after allowing a 20% discount on the marked price, a trader earns a 12% profit. If an article cost him ₹600, what is its marked price (in ₹)?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A840
  • B806.4
  • C720
  • D750

Step-by-Step Solution

Selling price = = ₹672. Marked price × 0.8 = 672, so marked price = 672/0.8 = ₹840.
Answer: A) 840

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