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    Pawan purchases 70 articles for Rs. 16,875 and sells them at a loss equal to the selling price of 5 articles. What will be the selling price of one ar
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    Pawan purchases 70 articles for Rs. 16,875 and sells them at a loss equal to the selling price of 5 articles. What will be the selling price of one article?

    A.

    Rs. 220

    B.

    Rs. 230

    C.

    Rs. 235

    D.

    Rs. 225

    Correct option is D

    Let the selling price of one article be Rs. x
    Loss = Cost Price – Selling Price
    5x = 16875 - 70x
    75x = 16875
    x = 225

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