SOLUTION: a manufacturer makes a profit of 20% by selling hot plates to a wholeseller, who in turns sells is to the retailer at a profit of 15%. the retailer makes a profit of 30% by selling

SOLUTION: a manufacturer makes a profit of 20% by selling hot plates to a wholeseller, who in turns sells is to the retailer at a profit of 15%. the retailer makes a profit of 30% by selling

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Question 274857: a manufacturer makes a profit of 20% by selling hot plates to a wholeseller, who in turns sells is to the retailer at a profit of 15%. the retailer makes a profit of 30% by selling it to customers for RS 897. the manufacturer cost of hot plates is:
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=manufacturer's cost.
1.2x*1.15*1.3=897
1.794x=897
x=RS 500
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Ed
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