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If the selling price of Rs. 623 results in a discount of 11% on the market price of an item, at what…

An 11% discount means the selling price is 89% of the marked price, so \(MP = \frac{623}{0.89} = 700\). A 19% discount gives \(700\times0.81 = 567\) rupees.

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If the selling price of Rs. 623 results in a discount of 11% on the market price of an item, at what price should the item be sold to offer a discount of 19%?

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An 11% discount means the selling price is 89% of the marked price, so MP=6230.89=700MP = \frac{623}{0.89} = 700. A 19% discount gives 700×0.81=567700\times0.81 = 567 rupees.

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