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man sold an article for Rs. 2400 thus making a profit of 20% Find the cost price of the article.

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mansoldanarticleforRs.2400thusmakingaprofitof20%Findthecostpriceofthearticle.

Solution

Amountafteraddition:2880
Solution steps
Translate the problem into an equation:x=2400+0.2⋅2400
x=2400+0.2⋅2400:x=2880
Amountafteraddition:2880

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