The producer sells a good to the wholesaler at a profit of 20% and the wholesaler sells it to the retailer at a profit of 10%. What is the original price of the good (in Taka) if the retailer buys it for Tk. 244?
The producer sells a good to the wholesaler at a profit of 20% and the wholesaler sells it to the retailer at a profit of 10%. What is the original price of the good (in Taka) if the retailer buys it for Tk. 244? Correct Answer 184.85
Retailers buying price = wholesaler's selling price = tk. 244 At, 10% profit , if wholesaler's selling price is Tk.110 then buying price = Tk.100 If wholesaler's selling price is Tk. 244 then buying price = ( 100×244)/110 = Tk. 221.82 Wholesealers buying price = Proudcer selling price = Tk.221.82 At, 20% profit, If selling price be Tk. 120 then cost price is = Tk.100 If selling price be Tk. 221.82 then cost price = ( 100×221.82) / 120 = 184.85