Question

Deepak bought two chocolate bars for ₹ 40 . By selling them , he earns a profit of 15% on one and loses 10% on the other . If the difference between their selling prices is ₹ 9.10 , find the cost price of each of the two bars.

Answer 1

Total rupees of two chocolate bars = ₹40

The profit earned on one chocolate = 15%

The loss occurred on one chocolate = 10%

Difference between their selling price = ₹ 9·10

To Find:

We have to find the cost price of each of the two bars.

Solution:

the cost price of Chocolate, x = ₹22 and the cost price of Chocolate, x = ₹18.