Question 1. A man sold an article at a loss of 20%. If he has sold that article for Rs. 12 more he would have gained 10%. Find the cost price of that article: Options: A. Rs. 60 B. Rs. 40 C. Rs. 30 D. Rs. 22
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Correct option is
B
Rs. 40
Assume the cost of article is x
the person sold at 20% loss
Loss % =C.PC.P−S.P=xx−S.P=10020
∴ S.P =0.8 x
If he had sold it for Rs. 12 more, then he would have gained 10%.
Gain % =C.PS.P−C.P=x(0.8x+12)−x=10010
∴12−0.2x=0.1x
∴12=0.3x
∴x=40
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Answer:
Correct option is
B
Rs. 40
Assume the cost of article is x
the person sold at 20% loss
Loss % =C.PC.P−S.P=xx−S.P=10020
∴ S.P =0.8 x
If he had sold it for Rs. 12 more, then he would have gained 10%.
Gain % =C.PS.P−C.P=x(0.8x+12)−x=10010
∴12−0.2x=0.1x
∴12=0.3x
∴x=40
Step-by-step explanation:
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