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When a commodity is sold for Rs. 34.80, there is a loss of 25%. What is the cost price of the commodity?
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When a commodity is sold for Rs. 34.80, there is a loss of 25%. What is the cost price of the commodity?

A.

Rs.47.40

B.

Rs.45.40

C.

Rs.44.40

D.

Rs.46.40

Correct option is D

Given:
Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 34.80
Loss Percentage = 25%
Formula Used:
CP =SP1LossPercentage100 \dfrac{SP}{1 - \dfrac{Loss Percentage}{100}} ​
Solution:
CP=34.80125100 CP=34.8010.25 CP=34.800.75 CP = \dfrac{34.80}{1 - \dfrac{25}{100}}\\\ \\CP = \dfrac{34.80}{1 - 0.25}\\\ \\ CP = \dfrac{34.80}{0.75}\\\ \\​​
CP = Rs. 46.40

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