Vignesh purchased a TV set for Rs.11, 250 after getting discount of 10% on the labelled price. He spent Rs.150 on transport and Rs.800 on installation. At what price should it be sold so that the profit earned would have been 15% if no discount was offered? a) Rs.11877.50 b) Rs.16367.50 c) Rs.14247.50 d) Rs.15467.50 e) Rs.17567.50

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Answer :

Marked price = 11250 × 10/9 = Rs. 12500

Total cost=12500 + 150 + 800=Rs. 13450

S.P = 13450 × 115/100 = Rs. 15467.50

Answer: d)

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