SOLUTION: helloo sir, 1] A merchant sold his goods for Rs.75 at a profit per cent equal to its cost price .The cost price was ? waiting for yurs reply. thank u.

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Question 195085: helloo sir,
1] A merchant sold his goods for Rs.75 at a profit per cent equal to its cost price .The cost price was ?
waiting for yurs reply.
thank u.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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hello sir,
1] A merchant sold his goods for Rs.75 at a profit per cent equal to its cost price. The cost price was ?
waiting for your reply.
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P = R - C
0.75C = 75 - C
1.75C = 75
Cost = 42.86 Rs
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Cheers,
Stan H.