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The cost price of two articles is Rs. 1400. One is sold at a profit of 20% and other is sold at a loss of 15%, then there is no profit or loss in the transaction. Find the cost price of the article which the shopkeeper gains.1). Rs. 2002). Rs. 4003). Rs. 5004). Rs. 600

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One is sold at a profit of 20% and other is sold at a loss of 15%, then there is no profit or loss in the transaction,

USING allegation method,

+20%-15%

0%

15%20%

⇒ Ratio of price of two ARTICLES = 3 ? 4

∴ Price of the ARTICLE sold at profit = (3/7) × 1400 = Rs. 600


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