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A book is sold at two different prices. When sold at a

Q: Answer-A book is sold at two different prices. When sold at a loss of 22%, it fetches Rs. 165 less than whe...

Let the cost price of the book be Rs. 100y ATQ 100y X 1.11 - 100y X 0.78 165 Or, 111y - 78y 165 Or, 33y 165 So, y 16533 5 So, cost price of the book 5 X 100 Rs. 500 Therefore, required selling price at a profit of 25 100y X 1.25 100 X 5 X 1.25 Rs. 625

loss of 22%, it fetches Rs. 165 less than when it is sold at a profit of 11%. What would be the selling price of the book if it is sold with a profit margin of 25%?

A Rs. 750

B Rs. 650

C Rs. 575

D Rs. 625

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