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      Question

      Two articles P and Q were sold at 20% profit and 25%

      loss respectively. If the cost price of Q is Rs. 180 and the net profit on the deal is Rs. 6, find the cost price of P.
      A Rs.255 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.660 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.385 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let the cost price of P be Rs. x. ATQ; (x Γ— 1.20) + (180 Γ— 0.75) = x + 180 + 6 Or, 1.20x + 135 = x + 186 Or, 0.20x = 51 So, x = 255 Therefore, the cost price of P is Rs. 255.

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