A sells an article to B at a gain of 20%. B sells is to C at a gain of 25% and C in turn sells is to D at a loss of 331/3%. If D paid Rs.1,000 for it, then what is the cost price of A.

A sells an article to B at a gain of 20%. B sells is to C at a gain of 25% and C in turn sells is to D at a loss of 331/3%. If D paid Rs.1,000 for it, then what is the cost price of A.

A sells an article to B at a gain of 20%. B sells is to C at a gain of 25% and C in turn sells is to D at a loss of 331/3%. If D paid Rs.1,000 for it, then what is the cost price of A.



1) Rs.1,000


2) Rs.2,000


3) Rs.3,000


4) Rs.4,000

Answer: 1

EXP:
1.2 X 1.25 X 0.6666 X CP = 1000 => CP = 1000 (profits of 20%, 25% & loss of 33.33%)