alleryX sells to Y at a 10% loss; Y sells to Z for Rs 1080 at a 20% gain. X's cost price?
ARs 1100
BRs 900
CRs 950
DRs 1000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rs 1000
Y paid 1080/1.2 = 900, which is 90 percent of X's cost, so X paid Rs 1000.
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