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Ram sold an item costing Rs. 1,250 at a gain of 18% to Ramesh. It was again sold by Ramesh to Shyam at a loss of 10%. Find the selling price of Ramesh.

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  1. Rs. 1,328.50
  2. Rs. 1,428.50
  3. Rs. 1,427.50
  4. Rs. 1,327.50

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Option 4 : Rs. 1,327.50
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Given:

C.P of an item = Rs.1250

Concept used:

S.P = (100 ± profit/loss %)

Calculation:

The selling price for Ram = 1250 × 118% = Rs.1475

The selling price for Ramesh = 1475 × 90% = Rs.1327.5

∴ The correct answer is Rs.1327.5.

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