Practicing Success
Rahul bought two articles for Rs. 678. He sold one at a loss of 14% and the other at a gain of 14%. If the selling price of both articles is equal, then the difference between their cost prices? |
97.86 94.69 94.92 95.21 |
94.92 |
Let two articles are A and B, Let A be sold at 14% loss and B at 14% profit. ATQ 86% × A = 114% × B C.P.A : C.P.B = 114 : 86 = 57 : 43 Diff. b/w C.P.s = 57 - 43 = 14 Sum of C.P.s = 57 + 43 = 100 ⇒ 100R = 678 ⇒ 1R = 6.78 ⇒ 14R = 6.78 × 14 = 94.92 |