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Download Solution PDFThree-fourth of a consignment was sold at a profit of 8% and the rest at a loss of 4%. If there was an overall profit of Rs. 600, then find the value of the consignment.
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Download Solution PDFGiven:
Three-fourth of a consignment was sold at a profit of 8% and the rest at a loss of 4%.
Overall profit of Rs. 600.
Calculations:
Let total consignment be 4 units.
So, total profit
⇒ (3 × 8% - 1 × 4%)/4
⇒ 20%/4
⇒ 5%
According to question,
5% of Total = 600
So, 100% = Rs.12000
Hence, The Required value is Rs.12,000.
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