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Subir uncle has sold a clock at the price Rs. 176. If the loss of Subir uncle is 12% by selling the clock. Let us calculate and observe that with how much money he has bought the clock.

Formula used.


Loss/profit percent = × 100


Loss/profit percent = × 100


12 = × 100


12 = × 100


12x = 100x – 17600


88x = 17600


x = = 200


∴ Cost price of clock was Rs. 200


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