A man sold an article for Rs .495 and gained 10% on it find the cost of an article?
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Answer:
CP = 450
Step-by-step explanation:
SP = ₹495
Gain ℅ = 10%
Let the CP be ₹x
A/q
x + 10% of x = 495
=> x + 10/100 × x = 495
=> x + x/10 = 495
=> ( 10x + x )/10 = 495
=> 11x/10 = 495
=> 11 x = 495 × 10
=> x = 4950/11
= 450
Hence,
The CP of an article is ₹450 .
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