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    Question

    Suman sold two items, each for Rs. 2,500. She made a

    profit of 25% on the first item and incurred a loss of 16.67% on the second item. Calculate the total cost price of both items.
    A Rs. 5,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 6,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 9,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 4,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cost price of the first item = 2500 X (4/5) = Rs. 2000 Cost price of the second item = 2500 X (6/5) = Rs. 3000 Therefore, required sum = (2000 + 3000) = Rs. 5000

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