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Marked a% above cost, discount d% and a further flat rupee discount, profit p%: cost price

The same question, asked 2 times: 12 Sep 2025 S3*, 17 Sep 2025 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    12 Sep 2025 S3

    67
    A shopkeeper marks his goods at 60%60\% above the cost price. He allows a discount of 25%25\% on the marked price. If he also gives an additional cash discount of ₹150, and still makes a profit of 14%14\% on the cost price, what is the cost price of the goods?

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  2. Question 2

    17 Sep 2025 S2

    61
    A furniture store marks its items at 80% above the cost price. They offer a discount of 30% on the marked price. If a customer receives an additional loyalty discount of ₹250, and the store still makes a 12% profit on the cost price, what is the cost price of the furniture item?

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