Question

The profit after selling a pair of trousers for Rs. $863$ is the same as the loss incurred after selling the same pair of trousers for Rs. $631$. What is the cost price of the pair of trousers?

• A. $750$
• B. $800$
• C. $763$
• D. $864$
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is E None of these

Let the C.P. be $x$.
Then, Profit $=863-x$
Loss $=x-631$
Given, profit $=$ Loss
$\Rightarrow 863-x=x-631$
$\Rightarrow 2x=863+631=1494$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{1494}{2}=747$
Cost Price $=$ Rs. $747$