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A man sold an article at a loss of 4%. Had he sold it at a gain of 12%, it would have feteched Rs. 132 more than it did. What was the cost price? एक आदमी एक वस्तु को 4% हानि पर बेचता है। यदि वह इससे 12% लाभ पर बेचे तो वह इससे 132 रू. अधिक प्राप्त करता है। वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य क्या था?

  1. Rs. 1000

  2. Rs. 825

  3. Rs. 1650

  4. Rs. 1100
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The difference between 12% gain and 4% loss is 16% of CP. This 16% equals Rs. 132. So CP = 132/0.16 = Rs. 825. Verification: 4% loss gives 825×0.96 = Rs. 792; 12% gain gives 825×1.12 = Rs. 924; difference = Rs. 132.

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