If 20\% more would be gained by selling an article for ₹ 93 than selling it for ₹ 85 , then the cost price of the article is: - Quantitative Aptitude MCQ SSC CGL 2026 | ExamTest.live | ExamTest.live

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If 20% more would be gained by selling an article for ₹ 93 than selling it for ₹ 85, then the cost price of the article is:

A $Rs. 64$
B $Rs. 40$
C $Rs. 56$
D $Rs. 60$

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The difference between the two selling prices is: Difference = 93 - 85 = ₹ 8 According to the question, this difference corresponds to 20% of the Cost Price (CP): 20% of CP = 8 \frac{20}{100} \times CP = 8 CP = 8 \times 5 = ₹ 40

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If 20% more would be gained by selling an article for ₹ 93 than selling it for ₹ 85, then the cost price of the article is:

A

Rs. 64

B

Rs. 40

C

Rs. 56

D

Rs. 60

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