I bought two books; for Rs.490. 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 correct choice from the following choices.
A) 337.83
B) 285.83
C) 284.83
D) 266.83
E) 299.83
x*(85/100) = (490 - x)119/100   x = 285.83   Answer: 285.83
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I bought two books; for Rs.490. 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?