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Question : The selling price of an article is INR 520. If the loss percentage is 20%, then what is the cost price of the article?

Option 1: INR 600

Option 2: INR 650

Option 3: INR 700

Option 4: INR 720


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 650


Solution : Selling price = INR 520
Loss = 20% of cost price
We know that cost price = loss + selling price
Cost price = 20% of cost price + 520
80% of cost price = 520
⇒ Cost price = $\frac{520}{0.8}$ = INR 650
Hence, the correct answer is INR 650.

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