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The profit earned by selling an article for Rs.753 is equal to the loss incurred when the same article is sold for Rs.455.What should be the sale price for making 50% profit ?

Correct Answer: Rs.906

Explanation:

Let C.P =Rs. x


 


Then as given, (753 - x ) = (x - 455)


=>2x = 1208 => x = 604


 There fore S.P= 150% of 604 => Rs.  150 100 × 604 = Rs.906


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