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A watch is sold at a profit of 20%. If both the cost price and the selling price of the watch are decreased by Rs. 100, the profit would be 5% more. Original cost price of the watch is -

A watch is sold at a profit of 20%. If both the cost price and the selling price of the watch are decreased by Rs. 100, the profit would be 5% more. Original cost price of the watch is -
ARs. 450
BRs. 500
CRs. 550
DRs. 600

Correct answer is:  Rs. 500

Explanation:

Let C.P. be RsxProfit=20%S.P.=120% of Rsx=Rs.6x5New C.P.=Rs.(x100)New S.P.=Rs.(6x5100)

Profit = Rs.[(6x5100)(x100)]=Rs.x5x5×1(x100)×100=2520x=25(x100)5x=2500x=500

Nithin
answered Aug 10 '2022 at 20:26

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