Question : A trader purchased a gift box for Rs. 150. What should be the marked price on the gift box so that after allowing a discount of 10%, he makes a profit of 10%?
Option 1: Rs. 180
Option 2: Rs. 183.3
Option 3: Rs. 186.6
Option 4: Rs. 190
Correct Answer: Rs. 183.3
Solution :
Given:
The cost price of the gift = Rs. 150
Profit% = 10%
Selling price =
The given discount is 10%.
So, marked price =
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 183.30.