Question

Yoghurt is sold at 20% profit. If the selling price is decreased by Rs. 2, the profit decreases by 40%. What is the cost price of Yoghurt? ​

Answer 1

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Let the cost price be Rs. 100x

20% profit means selling price is Rs. 120x.

New cost price = Rs. (100x+50)

New selling price = Rs. (120x+30)

New profit =(120x+30)−(100x+50)= Rs. 20x−20

20% less

3

10

% =

3

50

%

⇒

100x+50

20x−20

=

100

3

50

=

6

1

On cross multiplying, we have

120x−120=100x+50

⇒20x=170

⇒x=8.5

Therefore, cost price is Rs. 850

Answer 2

Answer:

profit is 8 rupees and s.p is 40

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