Mohit sold an article for Rs. 18000. Had he offered a discount of 19% on the selling price, he would have earned a profit of 8%. What is the cost price of the article?  Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) 13500
B) 27767
C) 16688
D) 26678
E) 19987
Let the CP be Rs. x.   Had he offered 19% discount, profit = 8%   Profit = 8/100 x and hence his SP = x + 8/100 x = Rs. 1.08x = 18000 - 19/100(18000) = Rs. 14580   =&gt; 1.08x = 14580   =&gt; x = 13500   \13500nswer: 13500
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Mohit sold an article for Rs. 18000. Had he offered a discount of 19% on the selling price, he would have earned a profit of 8%. What is the cost price of the article?