The C.P. of an article is ₹ x which is sold for ₹ 27 at a loss of (x - 5) percent; find the value of x.
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The C.P. of an article is ₹ x which is sold for ₹ 27 at a loss of (x - 5) percent; find the value of x.

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Given, C.P. = ₹ x S.P. = ₹ 27 Loss = (x - 5) % Loss = C.P. - S.P. = ₹ (x - 27) As we know that Loss % = Substituting the values, we get Hence, the value of C.P. = ₹ 45 or ₹ 60.

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The C.P. of an article is ₹ x which is sold for ₹ 27 at a loss of (x - 5) percent; find the value of x.

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