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A trader sells an article for ₹425 and loses 15%. At what price (in ₹) should he sell the article to earn 5% profit?
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The cost price of the article = \(\frac{100}{100-15}\) × 425= \(\frac{100}{85}\) × 425= Rs. 500The required selling price = \(\frac{100+5}{100}\) × 500= \(\frac{100+5}{100}\) × 500= Rs. 525
