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A purchased an article for Rs 2500. She sold the

Q: Answer-A purchased an article for Rs 2500. She sold the article at 12% profit. She then added Rs 500 to the...

Amount received by A after selling the article 1.12 times 2500 Rs. 2800 Therefore, selling price of the purse for the seller 2800 500 Rs. 3300 Let the cost price of the purse for the seller be Rs. x According to the question, 1.20x 3300 Or, x 33001.20 2750 Therefore, cost price of the purse for the seller Rs. 2750

article at 12% profit. She then added Rs 500 to the amount received and purchased a purse such that the seller of purse gained 20%. Find the cost price of purse for the seller.

A Rs. 1632.80

B Rs. 1400

C Rs. 2750

D Rs. 1529.60

E Rs. 2340

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