Question

Suman bought a personal computer from a shopkeeper. If he sold it for 22,116 to Manish and made a profit of 14%, then what was the price at which Suman bought the personal computer?

• A. 19,400
• B. 19,450
• C. 19,500
• D. 19,550

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Finding the Cost Price of the Computer

Step 1: Define Variables 

Let the cost price of the computer be \( C \).

Suman made a profit of 14%, so the selling price is given by:

\[ \text{Selling Price} = C + 0.14C = 1.14C \]

Step 2: Use the Given Selling Price

The selling price is given as Rs. 22,116, so:

\[ 1.14C = 22,116 \]

Step 3: Solve for \( C \)

Dividing both sides by 1.14:

\[ C = \frac{22,116}{1.14} \]

\[ C = 19,400 \]

Final Answer:

Thus, the price at which Suman bought the computer is Rs. 19,400. The correct answer is (A) 19,400.