The number of tables that can be purchased by a person in Rs. 2800 gets reduced by 20 if the price is increased by 40%. What is the initial price of each table?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. Rs. 40
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Suppose initial price of each table = Rs. x
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Increased price = 1.4x According to question: 2800/1.4x = 2800/x – 20 ⇒ 2000/x = 2800/x – 20 ⇒ 800/x = 20 ⇒ x = 40 Hence, Initial price of each table = Rs. 40 |