Question

For which of the following options, cost price is three fourth of the selling price? *
1 point
Result=profit, profit%=66.66%
Result=loss, loss%=33.33%
Result=profit, profit%=33.33%
Result=loss, loss%=66.66%

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

C

Rs 40

Let price of two articles are 3x and 4x

After increment price become 3.3x and (4x+4)

Now, according to question,

(4x+4)3.3x=43

13.2x=12x+1

13.2x−12x=12

1.2x=12

x=10

So, original price of second article =4x=4×10=Rs 40.

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