Question

A man sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 20%
less and sold for Rs 5 less, he would have gained 25%. Find the cost
price of the article.
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Answer 1

Answer:

25 is the right answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Let CP = Rs. 100

SP = 100+20 = Rs. 120

Second CP = 100-20 = Rs. 80

Gain = 25%

Therefore Second SP = 80*1.25 = Rs 100

Diff. of SP = 120-100 = 20

if the diff. is Rs. 20 for CP = 100

therefore if diff. is Rs. 5 than CP 100/20 X 5 = 25

Hence CP of the article is Rs. 25