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An article when sold at a gain of 5% yields Rs. 15, more than when sold at a loss of 5%. Its cost price would be :

Answer:

Explanation:

Let C.P be Rs $x$ then, $\left(\frac{105}{100}\right) x-\left(\frac{95}{100}\right)x = 15$

$\Rightarrow \frac{10x}{100}=15$

$\Rightarrow x=150$