Question

The profit earned on selling a fan for rs625 is the same as the loss on selling it for rs 435. what is the cost price of the article?​

Answer 1

Given:-

• The profit earned on selling a fan for Rs.625 is the same as the loss on selling it for Rs.435.

To find:-

• The cost price of the article.

Solution:-

Let,

• the cost price be x.

According to the question,

→ 625 - x = x - 435

→ 2x = 1060

→ x = 1060/2

→ x = 530

Hence,

• the cost price of the article is Rs.530.

Answer 2

Answer:

Given:-

The profit earned on selling a fan for Rs.625 is the same as the loss on selling it for Rs.435.

To find:-

The cost price of the article.

Solution:-

Let,

the cost price be x.

According to the question,

→ 625 - x = x - 435

→ 2x = 1060

→ x = 1060/2

→ x = 530

Hence,

the cost price of the article is Rs.530.

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