Directions (): Answer the questions based on the information given below.
The pie chart given below shows the percentage distribution of the cost price of six different items as total cost price of all the six articles together sold by a shopkeeper.
If the marked price of item B is Rs. 4140 and it is sold at 15% profit, then find the cost price of item A provided the discount given on item B is 20%.
Rs. 2450
Incorrect Answer Rs. 2880
Incorrect Answer Rs. 3240
Incorrect Answer None of these
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Marked price of item B = Rs. 4140
Cost price of item B = 4140 × 80% × 100/115 = Rs.2880
Cost price of item A = 2880/12 × 15 = Rs. 3600
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By: Munesh Kumari