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A camera sold for ₹8400 gives the dealer exactly as much profit as the loss he would take by selling it for ₹6800. The cost price of the camera (in ₹) is:

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  • A7200
  • B7600
  • C8000
  • D8400

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If the cost is , then → → = ₹7600. The cost price sits exactly midway between the two selling prices, because the profit and the loss are equal in rupees. (Both would be ₹800.)
Answer: B) 7600

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