SSC CPO practice question
A person sold an article at a loss of 12%. If he had sold it for ₹80 more, he would have gained 5%. Find the cost price of the article.
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Correct answer: (A) ₹471
Difference of 12% loss and 5% gain = 17% of CP = ₹80. CP = 80 × 100/17 = ₹471.
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एक व्यक्ति ने एक वस्तु को 12% की हानि पर बेचा। यदि उसने उसे ₹80 अधिक में बेचा होता, तो उसे 5% का लाभ हुआ होता। वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य ज्ञात कीजिए।
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सही उत्तर: (A) ₹471
12% हानि और 5% लाभ का अंतर = क्रय मूल्य का 17% = ₹80। क्रय मूल्य = 80 × 100/17 = ₹471।
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