An article was sold at a gain of 18%. If it had been sold for ₹ 49 more, then the gain would have been 25%. The cost price of the article is:

₹ 700 ₹ 570 ₹ 650 ₹ 890

₹ 700

Profit1% = 25 Profit2% = 18 Direct concept = Profit1% - Profit2% = Given profit in rupees                           25%  -  18%   = 49                             7% of CP = 49                           100% of CP = 700