Multiple choice

Rajesh sold an article to Sachin at a loss of 28%. Sachin spent Rs. 168 on its repairs and sold it to Vijay for Rs. 3591, there by, making a profit of 12.5%. Find the cost price of the article for Rajesh. राजेश, सचिन को एक वस्तु 28% की हानि पर बेचता है। सचिन इसकी मरम्मत पर 168 रू. खर्च करता है और वस्तु को 12.5% लाभ पर विजय को 3591 रू. में बेच देता है। राजेश के लिए क्रय मूल्य ज्ञात कीजिए।

  1. Rs. 3800

  2. Rs. 3500

  3. Rs. 4000

  4. Rs. 4200

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Work backwards from Vijay's buying price. Sachin sold at 12.5% profit for Rs. 3591, so his cost (including repairs) = 3591/1.125 = 3192. Subtracting Rs. 168 repairs gives Sachin's purchase cost = Rs. 3024. Rajesh sold at 28% loss, so his cost price = 3024/0.72 = Rs. 4200.