A trader incurs a loss of 10% from selling an item. If the selling price was Tk. 200 more, he would have made a profit of 15%. What was the cost of the item?

A trader incurs a loss of 10% from selling an item. If the selling price was Tk. 200 more, he would have made a profit of 15%. What was the cost of the item? Correct Answer 800

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