A man sold an article for Rs. 222, there by gaining 20%. The cost of the article (in Rs.) was:

Correct option is C

Given:

Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 222

Gain = 20%

Formula Used:

SP = $$\text{CP} \times \left(1 + \frac{\text{Profit \%}}{100}\right)$$​​

Solution:

CP = $$\frac{222}{1 + \frac{20}{100}} = \frac{222}{1.2}$$​ = Rs. 185