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A tape-recorder is sold for 2,760 at a gain of 15% and a C.D. player is sold for Rs 3,240 at a loss of 10%. Find :
C.P. of the tape-recorder.

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To find the cost price (C.P.) of the tape-recorder, we can use the formula that relates selling price (S.P.), cost price (C.P.), and gain percentage. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values:** - Selling Price (S.P.) of the tape-recorder = Rs 2760 - Gain percentage = 15% 2. **Use the formula for Cost Price:** The formula to calculate the cost price when the selling price and gain percentage are known is: \[ C.P. = \frac{100}{100 + \text{Gain Percentage}} \times \text{Selling Price} \] 3. **Substitute the values into the formula:** \[ C.P. = \frac{100}{100 + 15} \times 2760 \] \[ C.P. = \frac{100}{115} \times 2760 \] 4. **Simplify the fraction:** \[ C.P. = \frac{100 \times 2760}{115} \] 5. **Calculate the multiplication:** - First, calculate \(100 \times 2760 = 276000\). 6. **Now divide by 115:** \[ C.P. = \frac{276000}{115} \] 7. **Perform the division:** - \(276000 \div 115 = 2400\) 8. **Conclusion:** The cost price of the tape-recorder is Rs 2400. ### Final Answer: C.P. of the tape-recorder = Rs 2400
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