Question
A shopkeeper sold two articles for Rs. 3588 each. One
article is sold at a profit of 15% while another one is sold at a loss of 20%. What will be the sum of the selling prices of both the articles if the shopkeeper wants a profit of 15% by selling both the articles together?Solution
Cost price of both articles together = 3588/1.15 + 3588/0.8 = 3120 + 4485 = Rs. 7605 So, desired selling price = 1.15 × 7605 = Rs. 8745.75
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