Question

The profit earned after selling an article for Rs. $625$ is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs. $435$. What is the cost price of the article?

• A. Rs $530$
• B. Rs $520$
• C. Rs $540$
• D. Rs $550$

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rs $530$

Let the $C.P.$=Rs $x$

Then according to the question

$625-x=x-435$

$2x=625+435$

$2x=1060$

$x=530$

Hence $C.P.$ of the article =Rs.$530$