A sells a washing machine to B at a 15\% loss. B sells it for ₹6,120 and gains 20\% . What is the cost price (in ₹) of the washing machine for A? - Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Competitive Exam 2026 | ExamTest.live

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A sells a washing machine to B at a 15% loss. B sells it for ₹6,120 and gains 20% . What is the cost price (in ₹) of the washing machine for A?

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the cost price for A be x .A sells it to B at a 15% loss: Cost Price for B = x \times (1 - \frac{15}{100}) = 0.85 x B sells it for ₹6,120 and gains 20% : Selling Price for B = Cost Price for B \times 1.20 6120 = 0.85 x \times 1.20 6120 = 1.02 x x = \frac{6120}{1.02} = 6000 So, the cost price for A is ₹6,000.

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A sells a washing machine to B at a 15% loss. B sells it for ₹6,120 and gains 20% . What is the cost price (in ₹) of the washing machine for A?

6,040

5,980

6,000

5,960

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