The difference between the cost price and the selling price of an article is Rs. 1,800. If there is a profit of 20%, then the cost price of the article is:

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  1. Rs. 9,000
  2. Rs. 7,000
  3. Rs. 11,000
  4. Rs. 8,000

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Option 1 : Rs. 9,000
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Given:

The difference between the cost price and the selling price of an article is Rs. 1,800.

Profit percentage = 20%

Formula Used:

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price

Profit Percentage = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100

Calculation:

Let the Cost Price (CP) be Rs. x.

Given Profit = Rs. 1,800

Profit Percentage = 20%

Profit = (Profit Percentage / 100) × Cost Price

⇒ 1,800 = (20 / 100) × x

⇒ 1,800 = (1/5) × x

⇒ x = 1,800 × 5

⇒ x = 9,000

The cost price of the article is Rs. 9,000.

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