Question

A man purchased a cow and a calf for rs 1300 he sold the calf at a profit of 20% and the cow at a profit of 25% in this way his total profit was 23 1/13%find the cost of the cow.

Answer 1

Given:

C.P of the cow & calf = 1300
profit % of cow on S.P= 25%
profit % of calf on  S.P= 20%

Total profit = 300/13 %
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Hence C.P of the cow is = 800
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Hope this will help you....
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Answer 2

Answer:

Cost of cow = 1300-500=800