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 By selling an article at Rs.600, a profit of 25% is made. Find its cost price?

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 By selling an article at Rs.600, a profit of 25% is made. Find its cost price?

A). Rs. 480

B). Rs. 520

C). Rs. 670

D). Rs. 940


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Rs. 480



SP = 600
CP = (SP)*[100/(100+P)]
= 600 * [100/(100+25)]
= 600 * [100/125] = Rs.480

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