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A sells a horse to B for Rs. 4860, thereby losing 19 percent, B sells it to C at a price which would have given A, 17 percent profit. Find B's gain?

Correct Answer: Rs. 2160

Explanation:

Cost of the horse paid by A = (4860 x 100) / 81 = Rs. 6000
Cost of the horse paid by C = (6000 x 117) / 100 = Rs. 7020
Gain of B = Rs. 7020 - Rs. 4860 = Rs. 2160


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