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A man purchased a bullock and a cart for Rs 1800. He sold the bullock at a profit of 20% and the cart at a profit of 30%.His total profit was 155/6 %. Find the cost price of bullock.

Correct Answer: Rs 750

Explanation:

CP of bullock and cart = 1800


Let price of bullock be x and cart be (1800 –x)


SP of bullock and cart = 1800 + 155/6 X 1800 = 2265


Also, 1.2x + 1.3 (1800 –x) = 2265


⇒1.2x –1.3x = -75


⇒x = 750


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