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Kapil and Samar sold their horses at Rs 2,420 each but Kapil incurred a loss of 20%, while Samar gained 10%. What is the ratio of the cost price of the horses of Samar to that of Kapil?

Q: Kapil and Samar sold their horses at Rs 2,420 each but Kapil incurred a loss of 20%, while Samar gai

C.P of kapil = 2,420 x 100/80 = Rs 3,025 C.P of Samar = 2,420 x 100/110 = Rs 2,200 Required ratio = 2,200 :3,025 = 8:11

A 8:11

B 11:13

C 11:8

D 13:11

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Kapil and Samar sold their horses at Rs 2,420 each but Kapil incurred a loss of 20%, while Samar gained 10%. What is the ratio of the cost price of the horses of Samar to that of Kapil?

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