Profit & Loss · Question 19 · Easy
A shopkeeper sells a school bag for ₹1,190 after giving a 15% discount. What is the marked price of the bag?
- ₹1,368.50
- ₹1,350
- ₹1,400
- ₹1,450
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. ₹1,400
Explanation: SP = 0.85 × MP, so MP = 1190 ÷ 0.85 = ₹1,400.
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