Multiple choice

An article is sold at a gain of 16%. If it had been sold for Rs.400 more, 20% would have been gained. The cost price of the article is एक वस्तु को 16% के लाभ पर बेचा गया। यदि उसे 400 रू. अधिक पर बेचा जाता तो लाभ 20% होता। वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य क्या है?

  1. Rs.8000

  2. Rs.9000

  3. Rs.10000

  4. Rs.12000

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP = x. Selling at 16% gain: SP = 1.16x. Selling at 20% gain: SP = 1.20x. Difference: 0.04x = 400. So x = 400 ÷ 0.04 = Rs. 10000. The extra 4% profit (from 16% to 20%) equals Rs. 400.