Question

9. A bookseller sells a book at a gain
of 10%. If he had bought it at 4%
less and sold it for * 6 more, he
3
would have gained 118–%. Find
4
the CP of the book.
RIMC Entrance Exam Question​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let CP = x

The, SP = 110x100=Rs.11x10

Now, CP = 96% of x = 96x100=Rs.24x25

Now according to the question,

SP = Rs. (11x10+6)

(11x10+6) = 11834

11x+6010=475400×24x25=57x50

= > 550x + 3000 = 570x

20x = 3000

X = 300020=150

CP = 150