Question

a man sold an article for Rs 495 and gained 10% on it find the cost of the article

Answer 1

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Let the C.P of the article be Rs x
The 10% of x = 10/100 * x = x/10
Therefore the Selling Price = x + x/10
A/q,
=> Selling price = 495
=> x + x/10 = 495
=> (10x + x)/10 = 495
=> 11x/10 = 495
=> 11x = 4950
=> x = 4950/11
=> x = 450
So, the Cost Price (CP) of the article = Rs x = Rs 450

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