Mathematics

Marked Price Formula

Find marked price when cost price, profit and discount are given.

MP = CP × (100 + Profit%) / (100 - Discount%)

Formula Explanation

The selling price is obtained after discount on marked price and equals the desired profit on cost price.

Variables Explained

MP = Marked Price; CP = Cost Price.

Solved Example

CP = ₹800, Profit = 25%, Discount = 20%. Find MP.
MP = 800 × 125 / 80 = ₹1250.

Exam Tip

First find the required SP, then reverse the discount.