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Aptitude · Q420

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 420

Q420

The selling prices of articles A and B are the same. A is sold at a profit of 28 percent and B is sold at a loss of 24 percent. If the total selling price of the both articles is Rs. 48640, then what is the cost price of A and B, respectively?

A.
Rs. 19000, Rs. 32000
Answer
B.
Rs. 26000, Rs. 40000
C.
Rs. 24000, Rs. 38000
D.
Rs. 17000, Rs. 28000

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
2 SP = 48640
SP = 24320
28% profit on A

A = 190 × 100 = 19000
24% loss on B

B = 320 × 100 = 32000