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Question
An article was sold for Rs. 5220 at a loss of 42% of the cost price. What will be the selling price of the article for a profit of 42% ?
Options
Rs. 12580
Rs. 17280
Rs. 12780
Rs. 15280
MCQ
Solution
Rs. 12780
Explanation:
C.P. of article
`= 5220 xx 100/((100 - 42))`
`= (5220 xx 100)/58`
= Rs. 9000
∴ Required S.P.
`= (9000 xx 142)/100`
= Rs. 12780
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