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    Question

    A sells an article to B at a profit of 20% and B sells

    it to C at a profit of 20%. If C pays ₹360 for it, what was the cost price for A?
    A ₹308 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹144 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the CP of A =100. SP of A at the 20% profit =120. SP of A will be CP of B. CP of B =120 Now SP of B at the 20% profit =120×120/100 =144. SP of B will be CP of C. CP of C =144 But ATQ- 144=360 1=360/144=2.5 100 =250.Rs. CP of A =250

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