Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A vendor loses 1/6 of his outlay by selling oranges for Rs. 50. Find the cost price.
ARs. 60
BRs. 56
CRs. 58
DRs. 62
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 60
Loss = CP/6. SP = CP - CP/6 = 5CP/6. 5CP/6 = 50 => CP = 60.
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