After allowing a discount of 12% on its marked price, the selling price of a mobile phone is Rs. 22,352. If no discount is allowed, then the shopkeeper gains 25%. The cost price of the mobile phone is:

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  1. Rs. 20,320
  2. Rs. 20,230
  3. Rs. 22,320
  4. Rs. 22,560

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Option 1 : Rs. 20,320
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Given:

Selling price after discount = Rs. 22,352

Shopkeeper's gain = 25%

Concept:

Marked price = Selling price/(1 - discount%)

Cost price = Selling price/(1 + gain%)

Solution:

⇒ Marked price = 22,352/(1 - 0.12) = Rs. 25,400

⇒ Cost price = Marked price/(1 + 0.25) = Rs. 20,320

Therefore, the cost price of the mobile phone is Rs. 20,320.

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