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A Supplier Supplies Cartridges To A News Paper Publishing House. He Earns A Profit Of 25% By Selling Cartridges For Rs. 1540. Find The Cost Price Of The Cartridges ?

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Let COST Price(C.P) = P

gain% = {(S.P-C.P)/C.P} X 100

25 = {(1540-P)/P} x 100

25/100 = (1540-P)/P

=> P = 4(1540)-4P

=> 5P = 4(1540)

=> P = 1232

So, Cost Price = Rs. 1232.

Let Cost Price(C.P) = P

gain% = {(S.P-C.P)/C.P} x 100

25 = {(1540-P)/P} x 100

25/100 = (1540-P)/P

=> P = 4(1540)-4P

=> 5P = 4(1540)

=> P = 1232

So, Cost Price = Rs. 1232.



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