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If 2/3 part of an article is sold at 30% profit, 1/4 part at 16% profit and remaining part at 12% profit and finally, there is a profit of…

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If 2/3 part of an article is sold at 30% profit, 1/4 part at 16% profit and remaining part at 12% profit and finally, there is a profit of Rs.75, then find the cost price of the article.
  • ARs. 240
  • BRs. 260
  • CRs. 280
  • DRs. 300
Correct answer: D

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Rs. 300

Here a = 2/3 ,
x = 30 % ,
b =1/4 ,
y = 16 % ,
z = 12 % and
R = 75 Rs
Required CP of article = (75*100)/(2/3*30+1/4*16+1/12*12) = 7500/25 = 300