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The profit earned after selling an article for Rs 996 is the same as the loss incurred after selling the article for Rs 894. What is the co…

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The profit earned after selling an article for Rs 996 is the same as the loss incurred after selling the article for Rs 894. What is the cost price of the article ?
  • ARs 935
  • BRs 905
  • CRs 945
  • DRs 975
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Solution
Let the CP be the Cost Price and SP be Selling Price.

Profit = SP - CP = 996 - CP

Loss = CP -SP = CP - 894

Now as Profit = Loss

2*CP = 1890

CP =945

Hence, the cost price is 945.
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Solution
Let the CP be the Cost Price and SP be Selling Price.

Profit = SP - CP = 996 - CP

Loss = CP -SP = CP - 894

Now as Profit = Loss

2*CP = 1890

CP =945

Hence, the cost price is 945.