An article is sold for Rs 1200 at a loss of 25%. What is its cost price?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Rs 1600
- Step 1: Selling price = cost price x (100 - 25)/100, so cost price = 1200 x 100/75.
- Step 2: Cost price = 1600.
Answer
Rs 1600.
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