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    Question

    The cost price of article A and B is Rs. ‘X’

    and Rs. (X + 900), respectively. Article A is sold at 20% profit while article B is sold at 10% loss. If selling price of article B is Rs. 90 more than that of article A and article B is sold after giving a discount of 10%, then find the marked price of article B.
    A Rs. 1620 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 2925 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 1900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Selling price of article ‘A’ = x × 120% = Rs. 1.2x Selling price of article ‘B’ = (x + 900) × 90% = Rs. 0.90x + 810 According to the question, 0.90x + 810 – 1.2x = 90 810 – 90 = 0.3x 0.3x = 720 x = 2400 Selling price of article ‘B’ = 0.90 × 2400 + 810 = Rs. 2970 Marked price of the article ‘B’ = 2970/90 × 100 = Rs. 3300

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