Question

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(REF=34197):
One-third of a consignment was sold at a profit of 12% and the rest at a loss of 2%. If the overall profit was Rs. 1200, the value of the consignment was
None of these
Rs. 30000
Rs. 60000
Rs. 45000O​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let value of consignment was Rs x.

profit for 1/3 part=12/100×x/3= Rs x/25

loss on rest 2/3part=2/100×2x/3=Rs x/75.

Acordingly:-

x/25-x/75=1200

2x/75=1200

x=600×75

x=Rx 45000 , Answer

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x=Rx 45000 , Answer

Explanation:

profit for 1/3 part=12/100×x/3= Rs x/25

loss on rest 2/3part=2/100×2x/3=Rs x/75.

Acordingly:-

x/25-x/75=1200

2x/75=1200

x=600×75

x=Rx 45000 , Answer