After decreasing 30%, an article costs Rs.3,500. Find its actual cost.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs.5,000.
Let the actual cost be x.
According to the given question,
70% of x = 3500
⇒ 70x = 3500 × 100
⇒ x = 5000