Question

The manufacturer of a machine
sells it to a wholesaler at a prof-
it of 20%. The wholesaler, in
turn, sells it to a retailer at a
gain of 10%. The retailer sells
it to a customer for Rs. 1,452
at a gain of 10%. The cost price
of the machine for the manufacturer is:
(1) Rs. 870 (2) Rs. 1,000
(3) Rs. 1,050 (4) Rs. 1,200​

Answer 1

Correct Answer:

B) Rs.1,00,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Manufacturer - 100

Distributor - 120(20% added by manufacturer)

Stockist = 132(10% added by distributor)

Customer - 1452(10% added by stockist)

Therefore, 100/? = 145.2/145200

? = Rs.100000