Profit and Loss - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 44

Q.  A man purchased a carriage and horse in Rs. 1500. By selling the horse at 10% loss and carriage at 20% profit he earned a profit of 8% on the whole transaction.

What is the price of carriage (in Rs.)?
- Published on 12 Jun 15

a. 600
b. 900
c. 1000
d. None of these

ANSWER: 900

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  • Sunil   -Posted on 05 Dec 16
    Carriage purchased in x rs.
    x(.20)-(1500-x)(.10)=1500(0.08)
    .3x=120+150
    x=900
  • Nilesh Karale   -Posted on 03 Mar 16
    Horse=750, Carriage=750 Total=1500
    carriage 20% profite so 750*20/100=250
    and 750+250=900

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