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Akash sold a walkman for Rs. 795. If he made a 6% profit on the cost price, what was the original cost price of the walkman ?

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Akash sold a walkman for Rs. 795. If he made a 6% profit on the cost price, what was the original cost price of the walkman ?
  • A750
  • B800
  • C850
  • D900
Correct answer: A
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Answer: A) 750

Given is profit 6%

Sold price= 795

Cost price?

Solution:

6% of 795 is 47.7

=Sold price -profit

= 795 - 47.7

=747.3

747 is close to the 750 that is option A) 750

Correct answer is option A) 750
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750

CP of a walkman= Rs. (100/106 x 795)