A trader bought articles for Rs. 1200. Ten were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 2 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 60. Number of articles: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A trader bought articles for Rs. 1200. Ten were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 2 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 60. Number of articles:

A. 80

B. 100

C. 110

D. 90

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Let n articles, CP each = 1200/n. Sold (n-10) at (1200/n + 2). Total SP = (n-10)(1200/n +2) = 1260. Solving gives n=100.

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