Mathematics
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Medium
Question
A shopkeeper sells 400 m of cloth for Rs 18,000 at a loss of Rs 5 per metre. What is the cost price per metre?
A
Rs. 45
B
Rs. 40
C
Rs. 35
D
Rs. 50
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A
Rs. 45
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B
Rs. 40
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C
Rs. 35
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D
Rs. 50
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Explanation
SP per metre = 45; with Rs 5 loss, CP = Rs 50.