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 Sadhna bought a watch at 24% discount on the selling price. If the watch cost her Rs 779, what is the original selling price of the watch ?

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 Sadhna bought a watch at 24% discount on the selling price. If the watch cost her Rs 779, what is the original selling price of the watch ?

A). Rs. 1325

B). Rs. 1225

C). Rs. 1125

D). Rs. 1025


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Rs. 1025



Let the original selling price = x 
Therefore, x x 76/100 = 779
Therefore, x = 77900/76 = 1025

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