Q:
A man purchased a bullock and a cart for Rs 1800. He sold the bullock at a profit of 20% and the cart at a profit of 30%.His total profit was 155/6 %. Find the cost price of bullock.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Rs 750
Explanation: CP of bullock and cart = 1800
Let price of bullock be x and cart be (1800 –x)
SP of bullock and cart = 1800 + 155/6 X 1800 = 2265
Also, 1.2x + 1.3 (1800 –x) = 2265
⇒1.2x –1.3x = -75
⇒x = 750
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