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A dealer allowed a 50% discount on an article and still managed a 71% profit. Find the ratio of the cost price to the listed price.

Asked in RRB Group D · 2025
Discount and MP · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossDiscount and MPRRB Group D2025
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In lengthy Profit & Loss questions, identify the relationship CP → Markup → MP → Discount → SP first. Then calculate each stage in the same order or reverse it when required.

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Option B — 50 : 171

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