When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the marked price

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When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the marked price of an article, the new reduced price becomes 86% of the original price. Find the marked price.

1. Rs. 250
2. Rs. 300
3. Rs. 350
4. Rs. 400

Correct Option: B

Let the marked price of article be Rs. x.
According to the question,
x × (100 – 86)% = 42

⇒	x × 14	= 42
	100

⇒ x =	42 × 100	= Rs. 300
	14