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The labelled price of a cupboard is Rs.6,500/-. The shopkeeper sold it by giving 5% discount on the labelled price and earned a profit of 15%. What approximately is the cost price of the cupboard?


A) Rs.5,800/-

B) Rs.5,600/-

C) Rs.5.000/-

D) Rs.5,350/-

Correct Answer:
D) Rs.5,350/-

Description for Correct answer:
According to question

Selling Price

= Rs. \( \Large Rs.6500 - Rs.\frac{6500 \times 5}{100} \)

= Rs.6500 - Rs.325 = Rs.6175

Therefore, Cost Price = Rs. \( \Large \frac{6175 \times 85}{100} \)

=Rs.5248.75

=Rs.5350

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