Question

A reduction of 10% in the price of a T.V. set brought down its price by R.s 1,650. The original price of the set (in rupees) was

• A. 16,500
• B. 16,000
• C. 15,000
• D. 16,550

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 16,500

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Solution:

Let the original prize of TV set be 100x

Given that 10% reduction in prize ie., 90x

reduction prize is Rs. 1650

$100x-90x=1650$

$10x=160$

$x=165$

Original Prize of TV set be $100x=100\times{165}=16500$

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