A farmer sold a cow for Rs 550 and earned a gain for Rs 70. What was the cost price of the cow to the farmer?

Rs 620

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Rs 630

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Rs 600

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Rs 480

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Solution

The correct option is D
Rs 480

C.P. = S.P. - gain = Rs (550 - 70) = Rs 480

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A farmer sold a cow for Rs 550 and earned a gain for Rs 70. What was the cost price of the cow to the farmer?

The correct option is D Rs 480C.P. = S.P. - gain = Rs (550 - 70) = Rs 480

The correct option is D
Rs 480

C.P. = S.P. - gain = Rs (550 - 70) = Rs 480