alleryAn article is sold for Rs 800 at a profit of 25%. The cost price is
ARs 720
BRs 600
CRs 640
DRs 700
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Rs 640
SP = 1.25 x CP = 800, so CP = 800/1.25 = 640. Check: profit = 800 - 640 = 160; 160/640 = 25%.
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