the profit earned on selling article at ₹720 is half of the loss incurred on selling the same article at ₹360. what is the cost pr

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the profit earned on selling article at ₹720 is half of the loss incurred on selling the same article at ₹360. what is the cost price of the article​

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  1. Let cost price = Rs. X

    Profit = Rs. (730 – x)

    Loss = Rs. (x – 255)

    According to question

    730 – x = 2×(x−265)

    730 – x = 2x – 530

    3x = 1260

    x = 420

    Required selling price = 420×115100=Rs.483

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