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Question:
A sold an article to B at the profit of 25%, B sold it to C at loss of 10% and C sold it to D at the profit of 20%. If D paid Rs.27 then how much A paid to buy this article?
Options:
A) Rs.20
B) Rs.15
C) Rs.12
D) Rs.9
Solution:

According to question-

120% of 90% of 125% of x = 27

\(\frac{120}{100}\times\frac{90}{100}\times\frac{125}{100}\times x\)= 27

x =  \(\frac{27\times100\times100\times100}{120\times90\times125}\) = Rs. 20/- ...

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