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      Question

      Praveen sells an article at a profit of 22%. Had he

      bought it for 15% less and sold it for Rs. 300 less, he would have gained 36%. What is the cost price of the article?
      A Rs. 4687.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 4600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 3750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 3500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the CP be Rs. 100 and SP be Rs. 122 Now, new CP = Rs. 85 and new SP = 85 × 136/100 = Rs. 115.6 Difference = 122 – 115.6 = Rs.6.4 At, Rs. 6.4 difference, CP = Rs. 100                        At 300 difference, CP = 100 × 300 /6.4  = Rs. 4687.5

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