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    Question

    The selling prices of articles A and B are the same. A

    is sold at a profit of 28 percent and B is sold at a loss of 24 percent. If the total selling price of the both articles is Rs. 48640, then what is the cost price of A and B respectively?
    A Rs. 26000, Rs. 40000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 24000, Rs. 38000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 17000, Rs. 28000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 19000, Rs. 32000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    SP of both the articles = Rs. 48640 SP of one article = 48640/2 = Rs. 24320 CP of Article A = 100/128 Ă— 24320 = Rs. 19000 CP of Article B = 100/76 Ă— 24320 = Rs. 32000

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