Selling an article at a profit of 20%, Aman gets Rs. 400 more than selling at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the article is ?

Rs.1000
Rs. 1020
Rs.1210
Rs.1140

Correct Answer: Rs.1000

Explanation:

Cost price of the article is given by

= 400x100/(20+20)

= Rs.1000

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