Question

2. A dealer bought two tables for Rs. 3120. He sold one of them at a loss of 15% and the other at a gain of
36%. He then found each table was being sold for same price. Find the cost price of each table. (4
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let 1st table cost Rs.x and 2nd table Rs.y

Since first table was sold at a loss of 15% it will

be 85x/100 and the 2nd one at a profit of 36% it will be 136y/100

As per the problem 85x/100 = 136y/100

Also x + y = 3120 (given)

Solving the two equation we get:

$221y = 265200$

Therefore y = 1200 and hence x= 1920

Hence the CP of the two tables is Rs 1200 and Rs. 1920.