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When the cost of a used car was increased in the ratio 11:13, its cost became Rs 39,000. Find the original cost of the car.


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33,000

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36,000

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22,000

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30,000

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Solution

The correct option is A

33,000


According to the given statement,

The original price: increased price = 11:13

Hence, original price * 13 = increased price * 11

original price * 13 = 39000 * 11

original price = 39000 * 11/13

original price = Rs 33,000


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