The Loss incurred by selling an article at Rs.5075 is 45% of the gain attained by selling the same article at Rs.10150. Find the cost price of the article. (In Rs.)

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  1. 6850
  2. 6650 
  3. 6750
  4. 6950

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Option 2 : 6650 
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Given:

The Loss incurred by selling an article at ₹5075 is 45% of the gain attained by selling the same article at ₹10150.

Formula used:

Loss = 45% of Gain

Gain = Selling Price - Cost Price

Calculation:

Let the Cost Price (CP) = x

Loss = x - 5075

Gain = 10150 - x

According to the question:

⇒ x - 5075 = 0.45 × (10150 - x)

⇒ x - 5075 = 4567.5 - 0.45x

⇒ x + 0.45x = 4567.5 + 5075

⇒ 1.45x = 9642.5

⇒ x = 6650

∴The correct answer is option (2).

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