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A man bought a horse and sold it at a gain of 10%. Had he bought it at 20% less and sold it if for Rs. 10 more, he would have made a profit of 40%. What is the cost price of the horse?

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Let the actual C.P. be Rs. 100 Actual S.P. at 10 gain Rs. 110 Supposed C.P. at 20 less Rs.80 Supposed S.P. at 40 gain Diff. in S.P. 112 - 110 Rs. 2 If the difference is Rs. 2, then C.P. Rs. 100 If the difference is Rs. 10, then C.P.

A Rs. 500

B Rs. 400

C Rs. 350

D Rs. 300

E None of these

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