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Both A and B sell their watches at the rate of Rs. 5000 per watch. A earned a profit of 25 percent while B incurred a loss of 10 percent. What is the ratio of cost prices of A and B?

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Correct answer: (B) 18:25

CP_A = 5,000/1.25=4,000. CP_B = 5,000/0.9≈5,555.56. Ratio = 4,000:5,555.56 = 18:25.

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A और B दोनों 5000 रुपए प्रति घड़ी की दर से अपनी घड़ियां बेचते हैं। A, 25 का प्रतिशत का लाभ अर्जित करता है जबकि B को 10 प्रतिशत की हानि होती है। A और B के क्रय मूल्यों का अनुपात कितना है?

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सही उत्तर: (B) 16 : 25

CP_A = 5,000/1.25=4,000. CP_B = 5,000/0.9≈5,555.56. Ratio = 4,000:5,555.56 = 18:25.

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