Multiple choice

A man incurs a loss of Rs. 29 by selling an article for Rs. 171. What is the cost price of the article?

  1. Rs. 193

  2. Rs. 199

  3. Rs. 200

  4. Rs. 210
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Selling price = 171, Loss = 29. Cost price = Selling price + Loss = 171 + 29 = 200.

AI explanation

Using the cost price formula for a loss, Cost Price equals Selling Price plus Loss Amount. We add 171 and 29 to get a total cost price of 200. The cost price of the article was Rs. 200.

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