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A man bought a horse and a carriage for ₹ 3000. He sold the horse at a gain of 20% and the carriage at a loss 10%, thereby gaining 2% on the whole. Find the cost of the horse.A. ₹1000B. ₹1200C. ₹1500D. ₹1700 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Let the C.P of horse = ₹x Then the C.P of carriage = ₹ (3000-x) 20% of x - 10% of (3000 -x) = 2% of 3000 `rArr (x)/(5) -((3000-x))/(10) = 60` `rArr 2x - 3000 + x = 600` `rArr 3x = 3600 rArr x = ₹ 1200` |
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