Profit & Loss · Question 2 · Easy

A table is sold for ₹540 at a loss of 10%. What was its cost price?

  1. ₹594
  2. ₹610
  3. ₹600
  4. ₹650
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. ₹600

Explanation: SP = 90% of CP, so CP = 540 ÷ 0.9 = ₹600.

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