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Aptitude · Q323

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 323

Q323

A person sold a TV for Rs. 9400 then he lost a particular amount. When he sold another TV of the same type at Rs. 10600, his gain was double the former loss. What was the cost price of each TV?

A.
Rs. 9800
Answer
B.
Rs. 10000
C.
Rs. 10200
D.
Rs. 10400

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to the question,
Given,
Loss = Cost price - 9400 = x ......(i)
Profit = 10600 - Cost price = 2x .......(ii)
Put the value of equation (i) in equation (ii)
∴ 10600 - Cost price = 2
(Cost price - 9400)
10600 - Cost price = 2 Cost Price - 18800
3 Cost price = 29400