If 5 % more is gained by selling an article for Rs., 350 than by selling it for Rs 340, cost of arti

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7.Profit and Loss

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If $5 \%$ more is gained by selling an article for $Rs.\, 350$ than by selling it for $Rs$ $340,$ the cost of the article is......$\%$

A

$50$

B

$160$

C

$200$

D

$225$

Solution

$C.P. \times 0.05=350-340=10$

$\therefore \quad C.P. =\frac{10}{0.05}= Rs. 200$

Standard 13

Quantitative Aptitude

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