Multiple choice

A loss of 17% gets converted into a profit of 19% when the selling price is increased by Rs.198, The cost price of the article is एक 17% की हानि को 19% के लाभ से प्रतिस्थापित किया जाता है जब विक्रय मूल्य में रु.198 की वृद्धि की जाती है | वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य है

  1. Rs./रु.450

  2. Rs./रु.550

  3. Rs./रु.650

  4. Rs./रु.800

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP = x. 17% loss means SP = 0.83x. 19% profit means SP = 1.19x. Increase = 1.19x - 0.83x = 0.36x = Rs.198. So x = 198/0.36 = 19800/36 = 550. The cost price is Rs.550. Options A (450), C (650), and D (800) don't satisfy the equation.