Question

Q23. A shopkeeper sold an item at 25% profit. If he had sold it for Rs 1600 more, he would have gained 35% profit. What is the cost price of the item?

एक दुकानदार ने 25 % के लाभ पर एक वस्तु बेची। यदि वह इसे 1600 रू. अधिक में बेचता, तो उसे 35 % का लाभ होता। वस्तु का लागत मूल्य क्या है?

• A. Rs. 16,500 16,500 रू.
• B. Rs. 16,000 16,000 रू.
• C. Rs. 15,500 15,500 रू.
• D. Rs. 13,500 13,500 रू.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rs. 16,000

16,000 रू.

Let CP = Rs. x

135x/100 – 125x/100 = 1600

10x/100 = 1600

x = Rs. 16,000

माना क्रय मूल्य = X रूपये

135x/100 – 125x/100 = 1600

10x/100 = 1600

x = 16,000 रूपये