Question

Naveen purchased a gas cylinder and a stove for Rs. 4500. He sold the gas cylinder at a gain of 25% and the stove at a loss of 20%, still gaining 4% on the whole. Find the cost of the gas cylinder.

• A. Rs. 3600
• B. Rs. 2400
• C. Rs. 3000
• D. Rs. 2600

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rs. 2400

Let the cost of the gas cylinder be Rs. x = x × 125/100 + (4500 – x) × 80/100 = 4500 × 104/100 = 125x + 80(4500 – x) = 4500 × 104 x = 2400