A farmer sold two of his cows for 210/-. He sold one cow at a profit of 10% and other for a loss of 10%. Totally he gained 5% on selling both the cows. What is the original cost of each cow? Option a) 130 and 70 b) 150 and 50 c) 120 and 80 d) 115 and 85
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The cost of two cows is 150 & 50
Total profit from sale of 2 cows is 5% so
5/100*x= 210-x
So x= 200
I.e. Cost price of 2cows is 200
Profit on sale of 2 cows is Rs. 10
Let cp of 1st cow is y
Cp of 2nd cow is 200-y
10/100*y - 10/100*[200-y]=10
Y=150
CP of 1st cow is 150
CP of 2nd cow is 50
Total profit from sale of 2 cows is 5% so
5/100*x= 210-x
So x= 200
I.e. Cost price of 2cows is 200
Profit on sale of 2 cows is Rs. 10
Let cp of 1st cow is y
Cp of 2nd cow is 200-y
10/100*y - 10/100*[200-y]=10
Y=150
CP of 1st cow is 150
CP of 2nd cow is 50
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