Multiple choice

6% more is gained by selling a coat for Rs. 1425 than by selling it for Rs. 1353. The cost price of the coat is – रु. 1425 में एक कोट बेचने पर 6% अधिक लाभ प्राप्त होता है तो रु. 1353 में बेचने पर कोट का क्रय मूल्य क्या होगा ?

  1. Rs. 1160 रु. 1160

  2. Rs. 1195 रु. 1195

  3. Rs. 1200 रु. 1200

  4. Rs. 1220 रु. 1220

  5. None of these इनमें से कोई नहीं

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let cost price = x. 6% more gain means the difference in selling prices (1425-1353=72) equals 6% of cost price. So 0.06x = 72, x = 72/0.06 = 1200. Therefore cost price is Rs. 1200.