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    Question

    The cost price of two articles is same. One article is

    sold at 12.5% profit and another at 20% loss. If the selling price of one article is Rs. 390 more than that of another, then find the selling price of article sold at profit.
    A Rs. 1350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 4050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 2700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3996 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the cost price of both the articles be Rs. x According to the question, 1.125x – 0.8x = 390 =>  x = 390/0.325 = 1200 Therefore, selling price of article sold at gain = 1.125 x = Rs. 1350

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