A sold a pen to B at a profit of 20%, who further sold it to C at 10% profit. C sold it to D at 33.33% profit. Hence, difference between selling price of pen for A and cost price of pen for D is Rs.2…

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A sold a pen to B at a profit of 20%, who further sold it to C at 10% profit. C sold it to D at 33.33% profit. Hence, difference between selling price of pen for A and cost price of pen for D is Rs.280. Find the cost price of pen for C.

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Rs.660

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Explanation: Let cost price of pen for A is Rs.5x Selling price of pen for A = Cost price of pen for B = 5x × 120 100 = 6x Selling price of pen for B = Cost price of pen for C = 6x × 110 100 = 6.6x Selling price of pen for C = Cost price of pen for D = 6.6x × 4 3 = 8.8x ATQ 8.8x − 6x = 280 x = 100 So, cost price of pen for C = 6.6x = Rs. 660

A sold a pen to B at a profit of 20%, who further sold it to C at 10% profit. C sold it to D at 33.33% profit. Hence, difference between selling price of pen for A and cost price of pen for D is Rs.280. Find the cost price of pen for C.

Answer: A. Rs.660

Explanation

A sold a pen to B at a profit of 20%, who further sold it to C at 10% profit. C sold it to D at 33.33% profit. Hence, difference between selling price of pen for A and cost price of pen for D is Rs.280. Find the cost price of pen for C.

Answer: A. Rs.660

Explanation