Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If the profit made on selling an article for Rs. 1920 is equal to the percentage of loss made on selling the same article for Rs. 1280, at what price should it be sold to make 25% profit?
ARs. 2000
BRs. 2200
CRs. 2400
DRs. 1800
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 2000
CP = (1920+1280)/2 = 1600. SP for 25% profit = 1600 * 1.25 = 2000.
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