A man sells an article at 10% profit. If bought at 10% less and sold for Rs. 10 more, gain 25%. CP: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man sells an article at 10% profit. If bought at 10% less and sold for Rs. 10 more, gain 25%. CP:

A. Rs. 350

B. Rs. 300

C. Rs. 450

D. Rs. 400

Answer: Option D

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CP=x, SP=1.1x. New CP=0.9x, new SP=1.1x+10, new SP=1.25×0.9x=1.125x. So 1.1x+10=1.125x → 0.025x=10 → x=400.

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