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A wholesale dealer sold his goods to a retail dealer at a profit of 1212 %. The retail dealer gained 20% by selling the goods for Rs. 3240. The cost price of the whole sale dealer was

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Rs. 2625
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Rs. 2575
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Rs. 2500
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Rs. 2400
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Solution

The correct option is D Rs. 2400
Let the C.P. of the wholesale dealer = Rs. x

Then S.P. of the wholesale dealer =x×112.5100

= Rs. 112.5x100

C.P. of the retail dealer = Rs. 112.5x100

Gain =20% [Given]

S.P of the retail dealer =112.5x100×120100

Given, 112.5x100×1210=3240

x= Rs. 3240×1000112.5×12= Rs. 2400

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