A shopkeeper sells an article at 12% loss. If2he sells it for Rs. 92.5

1.	A shopkeeper sells an article at 12% loss. If2he sells it for Rs. 92.50 more then he gains,6%.What is the cost price of the article?A. Rs. 510C! Rs. 575B. Rs. 500D. Rs. 600
Answer» Let cost price be CP If article sold at loss of 12 1/2 %SP1 = CP(1 - 25/200)SP1 = 7CP/8 If article sold for Rs 92.50 more 7CP/8 + 92.50 = CP(1 + 6/100)53CP/50 - 7CP/8 = 92.50(212 - 175)CP/200 = 92.5037CP = 18500CP = 185000/37 = 500 (B) is correct option and

A shopkeeper sells an article at 12% loss. If2he sells it for Rs. 92.50 more then he gains,6%.What is the cost price of the article?A. Rs. 510C! Rs. 575B. Rs. 500D. Rs. 600

Answer»

Let cost price be CP

If article sold at loss of 12 1/2 %SP1 = CP(1 - 25/200)SP1 = 7CP/8

If article sold for Rs 92.50 more

7CP/8 + 92.50 = CP(1 + 6/100)53CP/50 - 7CP/8 = 92.50(212 - 175)CP/200 = 92.5037CP = 18500CP = 185000/37 = 500

(B) is correct option

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