Multiple choice

A shopkeeper sold a pencil box for Rs. 88 at a loss of Rs.12. Find the cost price of a box?

  1. Rs.100

  2. Rs.200

  3. Rs.150

  4. Rs.300
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Explanation

Selling Price = 88. Loss = 12. Cost Price = Selling Price + Loss = 88 + 12 = 100.

AI explanation

Using the basic cost price formula for a loss, CP = SP + Loss. Adding the selling price of 88 and the loss of 12 gives a cost price of Rs. 100.

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