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The total cost of a washing machine with a toaster was Rs 10500. The toaster was sold at a profit of 22% and the washing machine at a loss…

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The total cost of a washing machine with a toaster was Rs 10500. The toaster was sold at a profit of 22% and the washing machine at a loss of 12%. If the sale price was the same in both the items, then the cost price of the cheaper item was ........... !
  • ARs 4100
  • BRs 3250
  • CRs 7100
  • DRs 4400
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This question was asked some where in previous year papers of ssc, and correct answer was option 4
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let CP of toaster be Rs x then CP of machine will be (10500 - x )

SP1 = SP2 (Given)

122% of x = 88% of (10500 -x)

=> x = Rs 4400