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Profit after selling a commodity for Rs. 425 is same as loss after selling it for Rs. 355. The cost of the commodity is-

A

Rs. 385

B

Rs. 390

C

Rs. 395

D

Rs. 400

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To solve the problem, we need to find the cost price (CP) of a commodity given that the profit from selling it at Rs. 425 is equal to the loss from selling it at Rs. 355. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Problem**: We know that the profit when selling at Rs. 425 is equal to the loss when selling at Rs. 355. We need to express this mathematically. 2. **Define Variables**: - Let the cost price (CP) of the commodity be \( x \). - Profit when selling at Rs. 425: \( 425 - x \) - Loss when selling at Rs. 355: \( x - 355 \) 3. **Set Up the Equation**: Since the profit is equal to the loss, we can set up the equation: \[ 425 - x = x - 355 \] 4. **Solve the Equation**: - Rearranging the equation gives: \[ 425 + 355 = 2x \] - Simplifying the left side: \[ 780 = 2x \] - Now, divide both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{780}{2} = 390 \] 5. **Conclusion**: The cost price of the commodity is Rs. 390. ### Final Answer: The cost price of the commodity is **Rs. 390**. ---
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