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The profit earned by selling an articles for Rs. 600 is equal to the loss incurred when the same articles is sold for Rs 300. What should b…

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The profit earned by selling an articles for Rs. 600 is equal to the loss incurred when the same articles is sold for Rs 300. What should be the sale price for making 20% profit ?
  • ARs. 430
  • BRs. 470
  • CRs. 500
  • DRs. 540
Correct answer: D
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CCommunity
Rs. 540

Let the cost price be x.
∴ 600 - x = x - 300
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CCommunity
cp X

600-x = x-400

-x-x= 400-600

-2x =1000

x=Rs.500

Requied 125/100X500

625