A dealer purchased a washing machine for Rs. 9,000. He allows a discount of 10% on its marked price and still gains 10%. Find the marked price of the machine.  

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  1. Rs. 11,000
  2. Rs. 12,000
  3. Rs. 13,000
  4. Rs. 10,000

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Option 1 : Rs. 11,000
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Given : 

CP = Rs.9000

Discount = 10%

Profit = 10%

Calculation : 

By going through ratio method,

Now by making SP same

CP = 90 unit = 9000

⇒ 1 unit = 100

MP = 110 unit × 100 = 11000

∴ The correct answer is 11000.

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