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The selling prices of articles A and B are the same. A is sold at a profit of 28 percent and B is sold at a loss of 24 percent. If the total selling price of the both articles is Rs. 48640, then what is the cost price of A and B, respectively?

A. Rs. 19000, Rs. 32000

B. Rs. 26000, Rs. 40000

C. Rs. 24000, Rs. 38000

D. Rs. 17000, Rs. 28000

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

2 SP = 48640
SP = 24320
28% profit on A
$$\frac{{128{\text{A}}}}{{100}} = 24320$$
A = 190 × 100 = 19000
24% loss on B
$$\frac{{76{\text{B}}}}{{100}} = 24320$$
B = 320 × 100 = 32000

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