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A bottle is sold at a loss of 9%. Had it sold for Rs. 15 more, a profit of 25/2% would have gained. What is the cost price of the bottle (approx)?

Correct Answer: Rs. 35

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 100


Selling price of the bottle = Rs. 100 - Rs. 9 = Rs. 91


Then, from the given data,


=> 112 (1/2) - 91 = 15


=> 21 (1/2) = 15


=> 43 = 15


Then 100 = ?


1500/43 = 34.885 =~ 35


Hence, the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 35


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