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by selling an article at a profit of 12% shopkeeper gains rupees 60.find its cost price.
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Asked 11/12/2008 11:14:25 AM
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by selling an article at a profit of 12% shopkeeper gains rupees 60.find its cost price.
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Use the profit formula:
Profit = Cost Price × (Profit % / 100)
Given:
Profit = 60 rupees
Profit % = 12%
Cost Price = ?
Set up the equation
60 = CP × (12 / 100)
Solve for CP
CP = (60 × 100) / 12
CP = 500 rupees
Answer: 500 rupees
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Updated 128 days ago|9/15/2025 11:04:13 AM
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cruz30
Use the profit formula:
Profit = Cost Price × (Profit % / 100)
Given:
Profit = 60 rupees
Profit % = 12%
Cost Price = ?
Set up the equation
60 = CP × (12 / 100)
Solve for CP
CP = (60 × 100) / 12
CP = 500 rupees
Answer: 500 rupees
Added 128 days ago|9/15/2025 11:03:53 AM
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