P sells a bike to Q at a profit of 25%. Q sells it to R at a profit of 30%.If R pays Rs.273 for it, the cost price of the bike for P is:

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Answer :

Selling price for q is Rs. 273

Cost price + profit = 273

X + 30x/100= 273

X = 210

Cost price of q is 210

Selling price of p is 210

Cost price + profit = 210

Y + 25y/100= 210

Y = 168

The cost price of p is Rs. 168/-

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