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    An item was sold at 23% more than the cost price. If the selling price is Rs. 14022, then find the cost price.
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    An item was sold at 23% more than the cost price. If the selling price is Rs. 14022, then find the cost price.

    A.

    Rs. 11200

    B.

    Rs. 10400

    C.

    Rs. 12210

    D.

    Rs. 11400

    Correct option is D

    Given:
    Selling price = Rs. 14022 Profit percent = 23%
    Formula Used:
    Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit Profit = (Profit percent / 100) * Cost Price Selling Price = Cost Price * (1 + Profit percent / 100)
    Solution:
    Let the cost price be x
    As per the question
    x×123/100=14022
    x=(14022×100)/123=11400
    Therefore, the cost price of the item is Rs. 11400.

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