Multiple choice

A's purchase price is twice the purchase price of B. If the selling price of B is Rs. 3600 and the profit percentage is 20%, find the purchase price of A.

  1. 3600

  2. 3000

  3. 6000

  4. 6500

  5. 7500
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C Correct answer
Explanation

B's profit is 20%, so B's purchase price = 3600 / 1.20 = Rs. 3000. Since A's purchase price is twice B's purchase price, A's purchase price = 2 × 3000 = Rs. 6000. Distractor A (3600) incorrectly uses B's selling price, and distractor B (3000) gives B's purchase price instead of A's.

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