Question

A man buys two article for a total cost of rs.900. He sold a first 5/4 of its cost and the other for 5/4 of its cost he makes gain of rs. 90 on whole transaction. find the cost of each article.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let CP of first article =x

CP of 2nd article=900-x

so,SP of 1st article=4x/5

and SP of 2nd article=(900-X)5/4

Profit=SP-Cp

90=4x/5+(900-X)5/4-900

X=300

1st article CP=300 and 2nd article =600