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Astha sells a laptop to Bimla at 20% profit. Bimla sells it to Carl at 25% profit. Carl sells it to Derek at 30% loss. Find the absolute difference between the cost (in $) incurred by Astha and Derek if the loss incurred by Carl was $13500?
A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1800
D. 2100
E. 2700
(adapted from gmatfree)
A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1800
D. 2100
E. 2700
(adapted from gmatfree)
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Let CP of Carl be 100 ; SP of Carl / CP of Derk = 70 ; Loss = 30
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So, 13500/30*100 = 45000 = CP of Carl
CP of Derk = 135000/30*70 => 315000
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So CP of Bimla = 45000/125*100 = 36000
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CP of Astha = 36000/120*100 = 30000
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= 31500 - 30000
= 1500, Answer must be (B)
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