Question

Ram sold goods to Shyam at 10% profit. Shyam sold these goods further to Buburao at 10% profit. Baburao bought the goods for Rs 121, what is the cost of goods for Ram?

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost of goods for Ram is Rs. 100

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

We have,

Let CP(Cost price) of Ram be Rs.

�

x

SP(Selling price) of Ram = 110% of Rs.

�

x = Rs 1.1

�

x

SP of Ram will be CP for shyam

so,

CP for shyaam= Rs 1.1

�

x

SP for shyaam= 120% of Rs 1.1

�

x = Rs 1.32

�

x

SP of shyam will be CP for baburao

so,

CP for baburao = Rs 1.32

�

x

Since it is given that CP of baburao is Rs 132

By, equating both

1.32

�

=

132

�

=

100

1.32x=132

x=100

So, CP of Ram i.e. Rs.

�

x is Rs. 100

Hence, the cost of goods for Ram is Rs. 100