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Railways Quantitative Aptitude Profit and Loss Sample Paper Profit and Loss Sample Test Paper-9

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    A sells a bicycle to B at a profit of 20%. B sells it to C at a profit of 25%. If C pays Rs. 225 to it, the cost price of the bicycle for A is

    A)  Rs. 115

    B)  Rs. 130

    C)  Rs. 150

    D)  Rs 140

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Let CP for A = Rs. x \[\therefore \] CP for B = Rs. 1.2x and CP for C = Rs. 1.5x \[\therefore \] 1.5x = 225 \[\Rightarrow \] \[x=\frac{225}{1.5}=Rs.150\] \[\therefore \] CP for A = Rs. 150


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