- A550
- B500
- C450
- D600
Step-by-Step Solution
The ₹90 covers the gap from -10% to +8%, i.e. 18% of cost price. So CP = 90 / 0.18 = 500.
Answer: B) 500
A man sells an article at a loss of 10%. Had he sold it for ₹90 more, he would have gained 8%. Find the cost price of the article.
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