Question

An article is sold at a gain of 15%. had it been sold for Rs.27 more, the profit would have been 20%.find the cost price of the article

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let CP of the article = 100 unit

According to question,

• 5 units = 27

• 1 unit=275=275

• 100 units =275×100=540=275×100=540

CP of the article = Rs. 540