An article was sold at a loss of 24%. If it were sold for ₹1,596 more, then there would have been a gain of 18%. The cost price of the article is:

₹3,400 ₹3,600 ₹3,800 ₹4,200

₹3,800

Direct concept = Loss% + Profit% = Given more amount  in rupees                            24%  +  18%   = 1596                            42% of CP = 1596                             100% of CP = 3800