Question:
The original price of handbag was increased by 40% if the price of half a dozen handbags was rupees 1680 what was the original price of one such bag?
A200
B220
C240
D260
Answer:
A. 200
Explanation:
Let the original price of handbag be 100x
when the price increased by 40%
new price = 140x
the price of half a dozen handbags was rupees 1680
price of 6 handbags = 1680
price of one handbag = = 280
ie., 280 is the new prize of the handbag.
⇒140x=280
Original prize of handbag =