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Q · Mixture and AlligationMedium · 45s
The price of a table and a chair is Rs. 3000. The table was sold at a 20% profit and the chair at a 10% loss. If in the transaction a man gains Rs. 300, how much is the cost price (in Rs.) of the table?
TopicMixture and Alligation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 2500