alleryCosts rose 20% to Rs 144 lakh. What were the original costs?
ARs 120 lakh
BRs 115.2 lakh
CRs 124 lakh
DRs 172.8 lakh
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Rs 120 lakh
Dividing the final cost of Rs 144 lakh by 1.20 gives an original cost of Rs 120 lakh.
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