A shopkeeper has marked an imported set of bowls at ₹399. He gives two sets at the cost of one set and still makes a profit of 14%. What did the shopkeeper pay for one set of bowls?
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The shopkeeper paid Rs. 350 for one set of bowls.
Step-by-step explanation:
As If he made 14% profit,
x + 14x/100 = 399
∴ (100x + 14x)/100 = 399
∴ 114x = 399 * 100
∴ x = 39900/114
∴ x = 350
So he must have paid rupees 350 for the pair.
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the shopkeeper has to pay rupees 350
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