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A man sells a horse for Rs.800 and loses something, if he had sold it for Rs.980, his gain would have been double the former loss. Find the…

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A man sells a horse for Rs.800 and loses something, if he had sold it for Rs.980, his gain would have been double the former loss. Find the cost price of the horse?
  • ARs. 835
  • BRs. 860
  • CRs. 925
  • DRs. 990
Correct answer: B

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Rs. 860

CP = SP + 1CP = SP - g
800 + x = 980 - 2x
3x = 180 => x = 60
CP = 800 + 60 = 860