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If an article is sold at a gain of 6% instead of a loss of 6% the seller gets Rs. 6 more. What is the cost price of the article?

Rs. 18
Rs. 36
Rs. 42
Rs. 50

Correct Answer: Rs. 50

Explanation:

Let CP be Rs x

Then

1.06x–0.94x = 6

So x = Rs 50

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