Question
The average cost price of two items, A and B, is Rs. 600
each. They are sold at profits of 15% and 20% respectively. If the combined selling price of both items amounts to Rs. 1412, determine the cost price of item B.Solution
Let cost price of article A be Rs. x Cost price of article B = Rs. β1200 β xβ According to question; 1.15x + 1.2 Γ (1200 β x) = 1412 1.15x β 1.2x = 1412 β 1440 0.05x = 28 x = 560 Cost price of article B = 1200 β 560 = Rs. 640
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