alleryA profit of 40% on an article equals Rs 280. Its cost price is
ARs 700
BRs 750
CRs 720
DRs 650
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Rs 700
40 percent of cost is 280, so cost = 280/0.4 = Rs 700.
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