The profit (in Rs.) after selling an article for Rs.524 is the same as the loss (in Rs.) after selling it for Rs.452. The cost price of the article is:
Let the cost price of the article = Rs. $$x$$
When selling price = Rs. 524
=> Profit = Rs. $$(524-x)$$
Similarly, when selling price = Rs. 452
=> Loss - Rs. $$(x-452)$$
According to ques, => $$(524-x)=(x-452)$$
=> $$x+x=524+452$$
=> $$2x=976$$
=> $$x=\frac{976}{2}=Rs.$$ $$488$$
=> Ans - (C)
Shortcut : CP = $$\frac{524+452}{2}=\frac{976}{2}=Rs.$$ $$488$$
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