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% ?

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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% ?

ARs. 12580

BRs. 17280

CRs. 12780

DRs. 15280

Nithin ? Aug 2 '2022 at 21:29

Correct answer is: Rs.12780

Explanation:

C.P. of article

\(= \Large 5220 \times \frac{100}{ \left(100-42\right) }\)

\(= \Large \frac{5220 \times 100}{58} \text{ = Rs.9000}\)

\(\therefore \text{ Required S.P.}\)

\(= \Large \frac{9000 \times 142}{100} \text{ = Rs.12780}\)

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Correct answer is: Rs.12780 Explanation: C.P. of article \(= \Large 5220 \times \frac{100}{ \left(100-42\right) }\) \(= \Large \frac{5220 \times 100}{58} \text{ = Rs.9000}\) \(\therefore \text{ Required S.P.}\) \(= \Large \frac{9000 \times 142}{100} \text{ = Rs.12780}\) Nithin ? answered Aug 2 '2022 at 21:29 All Comments

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