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A tricycle is slold at a gain of 16%. Had it been sold for Rs 100 more, the gain would have been 20%. Find the C.P. of the tricycle.

Let CP of tricycle = Rs.x


Gain% = 16%


Selling price of tricycle =


If selling price is Rs. 100 more


Gain = 20%


= 20 = ×100


=


=


= x =


∴CP of tricycle = Rs.2500


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