After decreasing 30%, an article costs Rs.3,500. Find its actual cost.

Correct option is C

Given Data:
· Selling Price after 30% decrease = Rs. 3,500
· Decrease = 30%
Formulas Used:
· Let the original price be x.
· After a decrease of 30%, the selling price is x-0.30x=0.70x.
Solution:
Set up the equation:
0.70x=3500
Solve for x :
x= $$\frac{3500}{0.70}$$​=5000
Answer: (c) Rs. 5,000