Question

I sufferd a loss when i sold an article for Rs.60,if it is sold for Rs.81,there would be a profit 3/4times the loss .find its C.P.
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Answer 1

Answer:

72

Step-by-step explanation:

when sp= 60...loss

and when sp= 81...profit, which is 3/4 times of loss.

3(cp-60) = 4(81-cp)

3cp - 180 = 324-4cp

7cp = 504

cp=72