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Wholesaler marks up and gives trade discount, retailer marks up and discounts, customer price given: original cost

The same question, asked 2 times: 13 Sep 2025 S2*, 14 Sep 2025 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    13 Sep 2025 S2

    65
    A wholesaler buys a batch of ceiling fans at a 50%50\% markup over the factory's base cost ₹C. He then allows a 20%20\% trade discount to the retailer. The retailer applies a 40%40\% markup on his cost and offers a flat 10%10\% discount to customers on the printed price. If a customer finally pays ₹18,144, what is the original base cost (₹C) of one ceiling fan from the factory?

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  2. Question 2

    14 Sep 2025 S1

    63
    A wholesaler marks up the price of a microwave oven by 60%60\% above its cost price. He gives a 15%15\% trade discount to a retailer. The retailer, in turn, marks up the price by 25%25\% above his purchase price and offers a 10%10\% festival discount to the customer. If the customer finally pays ₹14,490 for the microwave, what is the original approximate cost price of the oven to the wholesaler?

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