Question

Profit after selling a commodity for Rs. 5240 is same as loss after selling it for Rs. 4520. Find the cost price of the commodity? 
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the Cp b rs. x.

Therefore,

when sold at rs. 425,profit=425-x

when sold at rs. 355,loss=x-355

Acc. To ques.,

x-355=425-x

=>2x=780

=>x=390Therefore 390must b the ans...

Step-by-step explanation:

Profit = SP - CP

Loss = CP - SP

Let the CP be CP.

so profit = 425 - CP

and loss = CP - 355

as per the question, these two are equal.

425 - CP = CP - 355

2 CP = 780

CP = 390 answer