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Question : The price of a cap is increased by 15%. If this results in an INR 27 increase in the price of the cap, then what is the increased price of the cap?

Option 1: 170

Option 2: 197

Option 3: 207

Option 4: 180


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 207


Solution : Let $x$ be the original price.
15% of $x$ = INR 27
$⇒x=\frac{2700}{15}= 180$
Increased price = 180 + 27 = 207
Hence, the correct answer is 207.

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