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Aptitude · Q218

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 218

Q218

A sells a cycle to B at a profit of 10% , B sells to C at a profit of 20% . If C pays Rs. 264 for it, how much did A pay for it ?

A.
Rs. 200
Answer
B.
Rs. 220
C.
Rs. 225
D.
Rs. 234

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let cost price for A = Rs. 100
SP for A = CP for B = 100 + 10% of 100 = 110
SP for B = CP for C = 110 + 20% of 110 = 132
Given,
CP for C = 264
So,
132 = 264

CP for A = Rs. 200