If an article is sold at 25% gain instead of 10% loss, the man gains Rs. 1295 more. Find CP of that article.

3600 3700 3800 4000

3700

Let CP = Rs.P S.P. at 10% loss = P × 90% S.P. at 25% Profit = P× 125% ATQ, ⇒ Profit = S.P. at 25% Profit - S.P. at 10% loss ⇒ 1295 = P× 125% - P × 90% = P × 35% ⇒ P = \(\frac{1295}{35}\) × 100 = 3700