A sells an article to B making a profit of (1 / 5) of his

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A sells an article to B making a profit of (1 / 5) of his outlay. B sells it to C, gaining 20%. If C sells it for $ 600 and incurs a loss of (1 / 6) of his outlay, the cost price of article for A is

1. $ 600
2. $ 500
3. $ 720
4. $ 800

Correct Option: B

If the C.P. for A be $ x, then
From the question ,
= 600

⇒ x ×		6	×	6	×	5	= 600
		5		5		6

⇒ x =	600 × 5	= $ 500
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