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By selling an article for Rs.240, a person loses 20%. To gain 20%, he should sell it for

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By selling an article for Rs.240, a person loses 20%. To gain 20%, he should sell it for
  • ARs. 120
  • BRs. 240
  • CRs. 360
  • DRs. 480
Correct answer: C

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CCommunity
Rs. 360

Here, the Selling price = 80% of the Cost price = Rs.240

Therefore, the cost price = 240 × 100/80 = Rs.300.

To get a gain of 20% he should sell it for Rs. 360.