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Aptitude · Q458

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 458

Q458

Anu sold an article for Rs. 480 at some profit. Had she sold it for Rs. 400. Then there would have been a loss equal to one-third of the initial profit. What was the cost price of the article?

A.
Rs. 430
B.
Rs. 450
C.
Rs. 420
Answer
D.
Rs. 425

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Loss = Profit

Cost price = 480 - 3x = 400 + x
4x = 80
x = 20
Cost price = 400 + 20 = 420