A trader bought articles for Rs. 1500. Five were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 3 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 75. Number of articles: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A trader bought articles for Rs. 1500. Five were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 3 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 75. Number of articles:

A. 75

B. 80

C. 60

D. 70

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Let n articles, CP each=1500/n. Sold (n-5) at (1500/n +3). SP = (n-5)(1500/n +3)=1575. Solving gives n=75.

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