Question

A sells a watch to B at 20% gain, B sells it to C at 15% gain and C
sells it to D at a loss of 10%. If D pays Rs. 1863 for it, then how much
does A pay for it?
A) Rs. 2000 B) Rs. 1000 C) Rs. 1500 D) Rs. 3000

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

If A's cost price is Rs. 100, then D- pays as below.

= 100 x 0.80 x 1.15 x 0.90

= 100 x 0.828 = Rs. 82.8

So the amount A- paid

= 100/82.8 x 1863 =Rs.2000

A) Rs. 2000 is the correct answer