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If the price per unit decrease by 20% during 2000 - 2004 and cost per unit increase by 20% during 2005 - 2010, then the cumulative profit for the entire period 2000 - 2010 decrease by

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Rs. 1650
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Rs. 1550
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Rs. 1300
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Rs. 1250
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Data inadequate
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Solution

The correct option is B Rs. 1550
Total decrease in revenues
=20% of (700 + 400 + 1200 + 900 + 1100) = 1060
Total increase in cost
=20% of (250 + 100 + 500 + 600 + 400 + 600) = 490
Decrease in cumulative profit
= Total decrease in revenues + Total increase in cost
= 1060 + 490 = Rs. 1550

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