# If a shopkeeper sells some items at 5% discount... What is the list price of the item?

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If a shopkeeper sells some items at 5% discount and if if sells the same at 7% discount then he makes \$15 less profit. What is the list price of the item?

posted Aug 13, 2014

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\$750.00

The Difference of 5% and 7% is \$15,
So 2% of Price = \$15

Thus list price = \$15/2% = \$750.00

Price of Item is 750\$
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