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    Question

    A shopkeeper sells an article at a loss of 15%. If he

    had sold it for Rs. 150 more, he would have made a profit of 10%. Find the cost price of the article.
    A Rs.370 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.670 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let cost price = x Selling at 15% loss: SP₁ = 0.85x Selling at 10% profit: SP₂ = 1.10x Given SP₂ = SP₁ + 150 1.10x = 0.85x + 150 1.10x − 0.85x = 150 0.25x = 150 x = 150 / 0.25 = 600 Answer: Cost price = Rs. 600

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