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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 28

The difference between the selling prices of an item at a profit of 9% and 7% was Rs. 190. Find the cost price of the item.

  1. Rs. 9,200

  2. Rs. 9,500

  3. Rs. 8,700

  4. Rs. 9,000

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Answer: (B) Rs. 9,500

Explanation

The two selling prices differ by 9% − 7% = 2% of the cost price. 2% of CP = 190, so CP = Rs 9,500.