Question

A sells an article to b at a gain of 5%.B sells the same toc for rs 3213 thereby making a profit of 2%.What did a pay for it

Answer 1

Answer:

3000

Step-by-step explanation:

For B,

102x/100=3213

x=3150

For A,

105x/100=3150

x=3000

x signifies buying price.

Answer 2

Answer:

B's c.p=3213xloo/102=3150

A's CP =3l 50x100/105=3000

Apaid Rs 3000