A dealer allows a discount of 15%. A customer pays an amount

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A dealer allows a discount of 15%. A customer pays an amount of Rs. 318.75 for an article. At what price is the article listed ?

1. Rs. 366.50
2. Rs. 375.00
3. Rs. 350.00
4. Rs. 431.25

Correct Option: B

Let the marked price of article be Rs. x.
According to the question,
(100– 15)% of x = 318.75

⇒ x ×	85	= 318.75
	100

⇒ x =	318.75 × 100	= Rs. 375
	85