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1. A tradesman sold an article at a loss of 0%. If the selling price had been increased by 100 taka, there would have been a gain of 5%. What was the cost price of the article?
- A. 375 taka
- B. 375 taka
- C. 375 taka
- D. 375 taka
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The correct option is C 400 rupees
Let C.P. of article be x rupees. Then,
(105% of x)−(80% of x)=100
⇒25% of x=100
⇒x=400
So, C.P. =400 rupees
Let C.P. of article be x rupees. Then,
(105% of x)−(80% of x)=100
⇒25% of x=100
⇒x=400
So, C.P. =400 rupees
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