I bought two books; for Rs.470. 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.
A) 274.17	B) 280.17	C) 299.17	D) 266.17	E) 279.17
x*(85/100) = (470 - x)119/100   x = 274.17   274.17nswer: 274.17
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I bought two books; for Rs.470. 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?