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 correct choice from the following options:
A) 100 B) 150 C) 280 D) 290 E) 240
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?