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The profit earned after selling an article for Rs.1,754 is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs.1,492. What is the cost price of the article?

ARs. 1,589

BRs. 1,523

CRs. 1,689

DRs. 1,623

Answer:

D. Rs. 1,623

Read Explanation:

Let the cost price be = a 1754 - a = Profit a - 1492 = Loss 1754 - a = a - 1492 1754 + 1492 = 2a 3246 = 2a a = 3246/2 a = 1623


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