Question

17. A sells an article to B at a profit of 20%, and B sells it to C at a loss of 10%. If C pays
216
for the article, find the cost price for A.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is Rs.200

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the C.P. of A = Rs. x 

Gain = 20% 

∴ S.P. of A =100120×Rs.x=Rs.100120x

C.P.ofB=Rs.100120x

Loss=10%

∴S.P.ofB=10090×100120x=Rs.2527x⇒C.P.ofC=2527x

Given 2527x=216⇒x=Rs.200