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    Question

    A shopkeeper selling an item for Rs.(a + 500), and

    suffered a loss of 20%. suppose he sells it for Rs.(2a тАУ 500), he will make a profit of 20%. Find the value of 'a'.
    A 2300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, CP of the item when there is loss of 20% = [(a + 500) x (5/4)] To make an 20% profit, he has to sell the article for =┬а Rs.[(a + 500) ├Ч (5/4) ├Ч (12/10)] According to the question, [(a + 500) ├Ч (5/4) ├Ч (12/10)] = 2a тАУ 500 Or, (a + 500) ├Ч 3/2 = (2a тАУ 500) Or, 3a + 1500 = 4a тАУ 1000 Or. a = 2500

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