Question
12% more is gained by selling a shirt for Rs. 4190 than
by selling it for Rs. 3782. Find the cost price of the shirt.Solution
12% of the cost price = 4190 – 3782 = 408 CP = (408* 100) /12 = Rs. 3400 Alternate Method: CP = (100 * Difference in SP)/ % difference in profit = (100 * 408)/12 = Rs. 3400
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