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A Shopkeeper Who Deals In Books Sold A Book At 16% Loss. Had She Charged An Additional Rs.60 While Selling It , Her Profit Would Have Been 14%. Find The Cost Price, In Rupees, Of The Book ?

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Let the C.P be 'x'

Then, the selling price S.P = x - 16x/100

= 84x/100 = 21x/25

Now, if the S.P is 60 more, then the profit is 14% 

=> 21x/25 + 60 = x + 14x/100

=> 114x/100 - 21x/25 = 60

=> (57 - 42)x/50 = 60

=> 15x/50 = 60

x = 3000/15 = 200

Therefore, the COST price C.P = x = RS. 200.

Let the C.P be 'x'

Then, the selling price S.P = x - 16x/100

= 84x/100 = 21x/25

Now, if the S.P is 60 more, then the profit is 14% 

=> 21x/25 + 60 = x + 14x/100

=> 114x/100 - 21x/25 = 60

=> (57 - 42)x/50 = 60

=> 15x/50 = 60

x = 3000/15 = 200

Therefore, the Cost price C.P = x = Rs. 200.


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