Question

19) A jug is sold by a manufacturer, who makes a
profit of 20%. The wholesaler who buys it makes
a profit of 25% on selling it to the retailer, Due
to heavy competition, the retailer incurs a loss of
5%, when he sells each jug for 47.50. What was
the SP of the manufacturer?​

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

let c.p = 100%

s. p of M => 120%

s.p of W => 120%+25% of 120%= 150%

s.p of R => 150%-5%of 150 = 142.5%

142.5% = 47.50

120% = 120 ×47.50/ 142.5

= Rs 40 ( s.p of the M)