Question

A sells a biycle to B at a profit of 20% and B sells it to C at a profit of 5%.If C pays ₹3780,what did A pay for it ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Then the cost price of B = 100 + 20% of 100 = 120%. Given that B sells a bicycle to C at 5%. Then the cost price of C = 120 + 5% of 120 =120 + 6 = 126. = 3000

Answer 2

Answer:

S.P=Rs.1500

B

′

s profit %=25%

C.P for B=

125

100

×1500=1200

C.P for B=S.P for A=1200

Profit % for A=20%

C.P for A=

120

100

×1200=1000 rupees.