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Discussion :: Profit and Loss

  1. A man buys an article and sells it at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 20% less and sold it for Rs.75 less, he could have gained 25%. What is the cost price?
  2. A.
    Rs.370
    B.
    Rs.375
    C.
    Rs.350
    D.
    Rs.300

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    CP1 = 100             SP1 = 120

    CP2 = 80                SP2 = 80 * (125/100) = 100

    20 ----- 100

    75 ----- ? => 375


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