Multiple choice

A manufacturer sold an article at a profit of 4% to a wholesaler. The wholesaler sold the same at 5% profit to the retailer. If the retailer paid Rs. 273 for the article, then the cost price of the manufacturer is- एक निर्माता एक वस्तु को थोक विक्रेता को 4% लाभ पर बेचता है। थोक विक्रेता उसको फुटकर विक्रेता को 5% लाभ पर बेचता है। यदि फुटकर विक्रेता वस्तु के लिए 273 रू. भुगतान करे तो निर्माता का क्रय मूल्य कितना है ?

  1. 200

  2. 225

  3. 250

  4. 275
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Working backwards: retailer pays Rs 273 at 5% profit to wholesaler, so wholesaler's cost = 273/1.05 = 260. Wholesaler sells at 5% profit to retailer, so manufacturer's selling price = 260/1.05 ≈ 247.62. Manufacturer sold at 4% profit, so manufacturer's cost = 247.62/1.04 ≈ 238.10. Checking with option C: 250 × 1.04 = 260, 260 × 1.05 = 273. This matches exactly.

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