P sells an article to Q at 10 % profit. Q sells it to R at 25 % profit. If R pays Rs. 250 for it, What did P pay for it ?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) Rs. 225 B) Rs. 198.50 C) Rs. 181.81 D) Rs. 162.30 E) None of these
Explanation:   Selling price of P = Cost price of Q   Selling Price of Q = Cost price of R = Rs. 250 ….. Given   Q sold it to R with 25 % profit.   Cost price of Q = 100/125 * 250/1 = Rs. 200 = Selling price of P.   P sold it to Q with 10 % profit.   Cost price of P = 100 / 110 * 200 / 1 = Rs. 181.81   ANSWER Rs. 181.81
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P sells an article to Q at 10 % profit. Q sells it to R at 25 % profit. If R pays Rs. 250 for it, What did P pay for it ?