Question

18. Mohit sold a watch to Karim at a gain of 10% and Karim sold it to Rahim at a gain of 4%. If
Rahim pays Rs 14300 for it, for how much did Mohit purchase it?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Mohit purchased it at Rs.12,500/-

Explanation:

Given

Rahim pays Rs.14300 /-

Hence 10% on original price, and 4 % on top of it can be written as  

Assuming x as original value

(0.1x + x)0.04 + (0.1x + x) = 14300

(0.1x + x)(1.04) = 14300

x =  12500

12500

Answer 2

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Mohit sold a watch to Karim at gain of 10% and Karim sold it to Rahim at a gain of 4%. If Rahim pays Rs. 14300 for it, for how much did Mohit purchase it?

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Refer to the attachment.

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