I bought two books; for Rs.480. I sold one at a loss of 15% and other at a gain of 19% and then I found each book was sold at the same price. Find the cost of the book sold at a loss?
Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 276
B) 280
C) 287
D) 267
E) 270
x*(85/100)   = (480 - x)119/100   x = 280   Answer:280
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I bought two books; for Rs.480. I sold one at a loss of 15% and other at a gain of 19% and then I found each book was sold at the same price. Find the cost of the book sold at a loss?