The profit earned after selling an article for Rs. 878 is the same as the loss incurred after selling the article for Rs. 636. What is the cost price of the article?

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The profit earned after selling an article for Rs. 878 is the same as the loss incurred after selling the article for Rs. 636. What is the cost price of the article?

ARs. 797

B Rs. 787

CRs. 767

D Rs. 757

Nithin ? Aug 8 '2022 at 21:59

Correct answer is: Rs. 757

Explanation: 

The correct option is E Rs. 757
Let the C.P. of the article be Rs. x.
According to the question,
\(\text{878 - x = x - 636}\)

\(⇒ 2x = 878 + 636 = 1514\)

\(⇒ x = \frac{1514}{2}= \text{ Rs 757}\)

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Correct answer is: Rs. 757 Explanation:  The correct option is E Rs. 757 Let the C.P. of the article be Rs. x. According to the question, \(\text{878 - x = x - 636}\) \(⇒ 2x = 878 + 636 = 1514\) \(⇒ x = \frac{1514}{2}= \text{ Rs 757}\) Nithin ? answered Aug 8 '2022 at 21:59 All Comments

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