Question

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A merchant sold 25 caps at RS.9.90 per cap.In this transaction he incurred a loss of RS.40. What is the cost price of each cap?

With explanation.


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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A merchant sold 25 caps at RS.9.90 per cap.In this transaction he incurred a loss of RS.40. What is the cost price of each cap?

With explanation.

Answer 2

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given, a merchant sold 25 cap ₹9.90 per cap in this transaction he incurred a loss of ₹40

the selling price of 25 cap is = ₹(25×9.90)

= ₹247.50

therefore the cost price of cap is= ₹(247.50+40)

= ₹287.50

therefore the cost of price of each cap is = ₹(287.50÷25)

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