An article is sold at a loss of 10%. Had it been sold for ₹90 more, there would have been a gain of 5%. What is the cost price?

A. ₹540

B. ₹900

C. ₹600

D. ₹450

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Answer: C. ₹600

Answer: (C) ₹600

Shortcut: the gap between −10% and +5% is 15% of CP = ₹90. CP = 90 × 100 ÷ 15 = ₹600.

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