A dealer bought two antique items. On the first item, he gained 25%, and on the second, he lost 10%. The cost price of the first item was 60% more than the second. If the overall profit from both items was ₹225, find the cost price of each item.
A.₹1,300 and ₹850
B.₹1,200 and ₹750✓ Correct
C.₹1,250 and ₹800
D.₹1,100 and ₹700
Explanation
Let cost of second item = x, then first = 1.6x. Profit = 0.25(1.6x) - 0.10x = 0.4x - 0.1x = 0.3x = 225, so x = 750. First item = 1.6×750 = ₹1200. Answer: ₹1,200 and ₹750.
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