The profit earned after selling an article for Rs. 1754 is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs. 1492. What is the cost price of the article?

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Q. The profit earned after selling an article for Rs. 1754 is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs. 1492. What is the cost price of the article?

(A) Rs. 1523
(B) Rs. 1589
(C) Rs. 1623
(D) Rs. 1689

Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Uday Singh

Let C.P. = Rs. x
Then, 1754 - x = x - 1492
⇒ 2x = 3246
⇒ x = 1623

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