An article is sold at a loss of 10%. Had it been sold for Rs. 9 more, there would have been a gain of 12 1/2% on it, then what is the cost price of the article?

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An article is sold at a loss of 10%. Had it been sold for Rs. 9 more, there would have a gain of 12 1/2% on it, then what is the cost price of the article

A80

B40

C65

D36

Answer:

B. 40

Read Explanation:

if cost price CP = 100% loss = 90% 90% + 9 = 112.5% 112.5% - 90% = 9 22.5% = 9 100% = 9 × 100/22.5 = 40

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