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The loss incurred on selling an article for Rs. 270 is as much as the profit made after selling it at 10% profit. The C.P. of the article is?

Rs. 90
Rs. 110
Rs. 363
Rs. 300

Correct Answer: Rs. 300

Explanation:

Let C.P.be Rs. x then, x - 270 = 10% of x = x / 10
∴ x = 300

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