Cost price of A is twice the cost price of B. If the selling price of B is Rs.3600 and it is sold at the profit of 20%, then find the cost price of A.

Options

A. Rs.3000
B. Rs.6000
C. Rs.8000
D. Rs.2000

Answer

B

Explanation

Given, selling price of B = 1.20 `xx` cost price of B
`rArr` Cost price of B = 3600 `divide` 1.20 = Rs.3000
According to question,
Cost Price of A = 2 `xx` Cost price of B
Hence, the cost price of A = 2 `xx` Rs.3000 = Rs.6000