Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
Profit after selling an article for Rs. 524 is the same as loss after selling it for Rs. 452. The CP is?
ARs. 480
BRs. 488
CRs. 500
DRs. 490
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs. 488
CP = (SP1 + SP2) / 2 = (524 + 452) / 2 = 976 / 2 = 488.
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