two-third of a consignment was sold at a profit of 5% and the remainder at a loss of 2%. if the total profit was rupees 4000 find the value at which the consignment was purchased.
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LeT CP be Rs x
IN CASE I,
CP of 2/3rd = Rs 2x/3
Gain%=5%
Gain=5/100*2x/3=Rs x/30
IN CASE II,
CP of 1/3rd = 1x/3,Loss%=2%
Loss=2/100*1x/3=Rs x/150
Total Profit = Rs 4000
Net Profit in CASE I AND II,= profit - loss
So we can say , x/30-x/150=4000
4x/150=4000
4x=4000*150
x=600000/4
x=Rs 150,000(Ans)
IN CASE I,
CP of 2/3rd = Rs 2x/3
Gain%=5%
Gain=5/100*2x/3=Rs x/30
IN CASE II,
CP of 1/3rd = 1x/3,Loss%=2%
Loss=2/100*1x/3=Rs x/150
Total Profit = Rs 4000
Net Profit in CASE I AND II,= profit - loss
So we can say , x/30-x/150=4000
4x/150=4000
4x=4000*150
x=600000/4
x=Rs 150,000(Ans)
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150000
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