If the profit on selling an article for Rs. 425 is the same

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If the profit on selling an article for Rs. 425 is the same as the loss on selling it for Rs. 355, then the cost price of the article is

1. Rs. 410
2. Rs. 380
3. Rs. 400
4. Rs. 390

Correct Option: D

Let the C.P. of article be Rs. y.
Selling Price of article ( SP_{1> ) = Rs. 425 and SP_{2> = Rs. 355
According to the question,
425 – y = y – 355
⇒ 2y = 425 + 355 = 780}}

⇒ y =	780	= Rs. 390
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