After a discount of 15%, an article is sold for Rs. 680. What was its original price?

Correct answer: B. Rs. 800

  • A. Rs. 782
  • B. Rs. 800
  • C. Rs. 816
  • D. Rs. 840

Explanation

After a 15% discount, the selling price represents 85% of the original price. Thus the original price is 680 divided by 0.85, which equals Rs. 800.

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