Multiple choice

Virat consigned 5,000 jars to Mohinder invoiced at Rs. 240 per jar which is 20% above cost. Calculate the cost price of goods consigned.

  1. Rs. 2, 00,000

  2. Rs. 10,00,000

  3. Rs. 14,00,000

  4. Rs. 9,60,000

  5. Rs. 15,00,000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Invoice price of jars = 5,000 * 240 = Rs.12,00,000 Loading 20% of cost, i.e. 1/5th of cost, i.e. 1/6th of invoice price = Rs. 2,00,000. Thus, cost = 12,00,000 - 2,00,000 = Rs. 10,00,000.