Multiple choice

The profit earned after selling an article for Rs. 1532 is the same as the loss incurred after selling the article for Rs. 1216. What is the cost price of the article? किसी वस्तु को 1532 रुपये में बेचने से हुआ लाभ 1216 रुपये में बेचने से हुई हानि के बराबर है । वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य क्या है ?

  1. Rs. 1474

  2. Rs. 1546

  3. Rs. 1374

  4. Rs. 1274
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP be x. Profit at 1532: (1532 - x). Loss at 1216: (x - 1216). Given they're equal: 1532 - x = x - 1216. Solving: 2x = 1532 + 1216 = 2748, so x = 1374. 1374 is exactly midway between 1216 and 1532. Options A and B are too high, D is too low.

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