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    Question

    A sells an article to B at a profit of 20% and B sells it to C at a profit of 20%. If C pays ₹432 for it, what was the cost price for A?

    A 308 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 144 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the CP of A =100. SP of A at the 20% profit =120. SP of A will be CP of B. CP of B =120 Now SP of B at the 20% profit =120×120/100 =144. SP of B will be CP of C. CP of C =144 But ATQ- 144=432 1=432/144=3 100 =300.Rs. CP of A =300 Rs.

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