The price of a shirt after 15% discount, is Rs.119. What

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The price of a shirt after 15% discount, is Rs.119. What was the marked price of the shirt before discount?

1. Rs.129
2. Rs.140
3. Rs.150
4. Rs.160

Correct Option: B

Let the marked price of the shirt be Rs. x.
According to the question,
(100 – 15) % of x = 119

⇒ x ×	85	= 119
	100

⇒ x =	119 × 100	= Rs. 140
	85