By selling an article, Nikunj earned a profit equal to 1/4 of the price he bought it. If he sold it for ₹ 375, then what was the cost price of the article?
A₹ 281.75
B₹ 300
C₹ 312.50
D₹ 350
Ans 1:
Class : Class 8
I have a long process to do it . we should check all the options one by oneoption 1281.75=1/4*281.75=70.43then we should add 281.75 and 70.43=352.18it is not equal to 375so, we have to move on option 23001/4*300=75then we should add 300 and 75=375it's equal to 375 so, it is the answerif anybody knows short trick to solve it . please comment me