A sells an article to B at a profit of 5% . B sells the same to C for ₹3213 thereby making a profit of 2% . What did A pay for it​

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1. Answer:

   Let C.P be Rs.x

   Then,

   x×102%=3213

   x=3213×

   102

   100

   =3150

   Then,

   x×105%=3150

   x×

   100

   105

   =3150

   x=

   105

   3150×100

   =3000

   Hence,

   We get A pay article is 3000.

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