Selling price of 1 potatoes
=Rs.6312=Rs.214CP×(100+P)100=SPCP×105100=214CP=Rs. 5
Gain or loss percent by selling 50 kg of the same potatoes for Rs. 247.50
Cost price of 50 kg potatoes
= 50 × 5
= Rs. 250
Loss = 250 - 247.50 = Rs. 2.50
Loss %=2.50250×100=1%
Profit of A = Profit of B (given)
10% A = 15% B
AB=1510=32A:B=3:2
Now with the help of option,
check the ratio of cost price of A and B
Option : C
3000 : 2000
3 : 2