Question

The percent profit when an article is sold for rs 78 is twice as when it is sold for rs 69 . The cp of the article is

Answer 1

Answer:

Let CP be Rs. x.

According to the question,  

(78−x)=2(69−x)

78−x=138−2x

⇒x=138−78=60.  

Hence, CP=Rs. 60.

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