The price of a motorcycle is increased by 25% of cost price and then decreased by 40% of the new price. On selling, the loss for the dealer was ₹5,000. At what price was the motorcycle sold?

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24 Feb 2021 Loss The price of a motorcycle is increased by 25% of cost price and then decreased by 40% of the new price. On selling, the loss for the dealer was ₹5,000. At what price was the motorcycle sold?: OPtion
1) ₹16500
2) ₹15500
3) ₹18000
4) ₹17850
5) ₹15000
6) ₹14000
7) ₹14500
8) ₹18500
9) ₹15800
10) None of the above; Correct Option: 5 Best Solution (2)

G.S.Kantharao 3 years AGO

Let C.P =₹100
Increased by 25%=₹125
Decreased by 40%=125*60/100=75
Difference%=25%
For a C.P of ₹100 loss is ₹25
For a loss of ₹5000 C.P
= 5000*100/25=₹20000
Now SP=20000*75/100
=₹15000.
So,My option is 5👈

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RAMADURAI NATESAN 3 years AGO

cost price = P. Sale price = .75 P. Loss = .25 P =5000
P = 20000. S . P . = 15000

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