2021 · Q43
A person bought a chair and a table for Rs. 750. He sold the chair at a gain of 5% and the table at a gain of 20%. He gained 16% on the whole. What is original cost of table ?
Elementary MathematicsProfit and Loss
- ARs. 400
- BRs. 450
- CRs. 550
- DRs. 600
Explanation
By alligation, the ratio of table price to chair price is (16 − 5) : (20 − 16) = 11 : 4. The table's original cost is 750 × 11/15 = Rs. 550. This is option (c).