The cost price of two articles is Rs. 1400. One is sold at a profit of 20% and other is sold at a loss of 15%, then there is no profit or loss in the transaction. Find the cost price of the article which the shopkeeper gains.?

Rs. 200
Rs. 400
Rs. 500
Rs. 600

LohaHridoy

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2025-01-04 04:42

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AhmedNazir

Option 4 : Rs. 600

One is sold at a profit of 20% and other is sold at a loss of 15%, then there is no profit or loss in the transaction,

Using allegation method,

+20% -15%

0%

15% 20%

⇒ Ratio of price of two articles = 3 ∶ 4

∴ Price of the article sold at profit = (3/7) × 1400 = Rs. 600

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