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      Question

      The profit earned after selling an article for Rs.1521

      is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs.1157. What is the cost price of the article?
      A 1264 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1339 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1314 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let CP = Rs. x Profit = Rs. y Therefore, x + y = SP => x + y = 1521 ----- (i) When SP = Rs. 1157, the loss = Rs. y Therefore, x – y = 1157 ------- (ii) Solving both the equation, we get => 2x = 2678 => x = Rs. 1339

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