1.  The percentage profit earned by selling an article for ₹1920 is equal to the percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for ₹1280. At what price should the article be sold to make 25% profit?
A. ₹ 2000
B. ₹ 2200
C. ₹ 2400
D. Data inadequate

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Let C.P. be ₹ x.

Then, 1920 - x x 100 = x - 1280 x 100
x x

1920 - x = x - 1280

2x = 3200

x = 1600

Required S.P. = 125% of ₹ 1600

= ₹ 125 x 1600 = ₹ 2000.
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