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  1. A dealer is selling an article at a discount of 5% on the marked price. If the marked price is 12% above the cost price and the article was sold for Rs. 532, then the cost price is (in Rs.)
    1. 500
    2. 525
    3. 505
    4. 520
Correct Option: A

Given that , S.P. of article = Rs. 532 , discount = 5%
Let the C.P. of article be Rs. y.

∴  Marked price = Rs.
112y
100

According to the question,
112y
×
95
= 532
100100

⇒ y =
532 × 10000
= Rs. 500
112 × 95



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