A person bought two articles A and B for Rs. 5,000. he sold A at 20% profit and B at 10% loss. He thus gained 2% on his out lay. The cost price of A was


A) Rs. 3,000

B) Rs. 2,500

C) Rs. 2,000

D) Rs. 3,500

Correct Answer:
C) Rs. 2,000

Description for Correct answer:
According to question,



CP of A = Rs. 2000.

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