A loss of 19% gets converted into a profit of 17% when the

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A loss of 19% gets converted into a profit of 17% when the selling price is increased by $ 162. The cost price of the article is

If the C.P. of article be y, then
According to question ,

	117y	-	81y	= 162
	100		100

⇒	36y	= 162
	100

⇒ y =	162 × 100	= $ 450
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