By selling a commodity for Rs. 72,000, a person made a profit of 20%. What was the cost price of that commodity ?

किसी वस्तु को 72,000 रुपये में बेचने पर किसी व्यक्ति को 20% का लाभ होता है, तो उस वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य क्या था ?

1. ARs. 60,00060,000 रु0
2. BRs. 50,00050,000 रु0
3. CRs. 40,00040,000 रु0
4. DRs. 65,00065,000 रु0

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Correct answer: A. Rs. 60,00060,000 रु0

Explanation

CP = 72,000 ÷ 1.2 = ₹60,000.

क्रय मूल्य = 72,000 ÷ 1.2 = ₹60,000।