Profit gain

If 5% more is gained by selling an article for Rs. 350 than by selling it for Rs. 340, the cost of the article is:

Final Answer:

x =  200 Rs

Step-by-step explanation:

r=5%=1005=201=0.05  x r=350340 x 0.05=350340  0.05x=10  x=0.0510=200  x=200=200 Rs



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