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    Question

    The shopkeeper sold the earrings at the profit of 25%

    and the cost price of earrings is Rs.3600. He earns x% profit on bracelet costing Rs.3000. If the overall profit on selling both earrings and bracelet is 30%, then find the value of x?
    A 32% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 26% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 21% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 36% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 18% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Overall profit = 30/100 × (3600 + 3000) = 1980 Profit on Earrings = 3600 × 25/100 = 900 Profit on Bracelet = 1980 – 900 = 1080 => x = (1080/3000) × 100 => x = 36%

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