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      Question

      A man bought 2 shirts at the same price. He sold one

      shirt at a profit of 15% and the other at a loss of 10%. If his total profit is Rs 30, find the cost price of each shirt.
      A Rs.520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.330 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let cost price of each shirt = Rs x. Profit on first shirt = 15% of x = 0.15x Loss on second shirt = 10% of x = 0.10x Net profit = 0.15x − 0.10x = 0.05x Given: net profit = 30 0.05x = 30 x = 30 / 0.05 = 600 Answer: Cost price of each shirt = Rs 600.

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