Arithmetichard · Past Paper
An item is sold at a loss of 10%. If it had been sold for Rs. 90 more, there would have been a gain of 5%. Find CP.
ARs. 600
BRs. 500
CRs. 700
DRs. 800
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 600
Difference in percentage = 5% - (-10%) = 15%. 15% of CP = 90. CP = 90 / 0.15 = 600.
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