Question

Q.8 - An article is sold at 25% profit. If the CP and the SP of the article
are increased by Rs 60 and Rs 30 respectively, the profit% decreases
by 15%. Find the cost price of the article.​
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Answer 1

Answer:

Rs. 200

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial cost= x

Profit= 25%

SP=x+25%=1.25x

Revised CP and SP and difference:

x+60 and 1.25x+30

Profit change= 25%-15%=10%=0.1x

So considering all above get equation:

• 1.25x+30-x-60=0.1x
• 0.15x=30

• x= Rs. 200

Cost price is Rs. 200