Two items A and B are sold at a profit of 10% and 15% respectively. If the amount of profit received is the same, then the cost price of A and B may be = ?

A. Rs. 1000, Rs. 1500

B. Rs. 5000, Rs. 2000

C. Rs. 3000, Rs. 2000

D. Rs. 3000, Rs. 5000

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Profit of A = Profit of B (given)
10% A = 15% B
$$\eqalign{ & \frac{{\text{A}}}{{\text{B}}} = \frac{{15}}{{10}} = \frac{3}{2} \cr & {\text{A}}:{\text{B}} = 3:2 \cr} $$
Now with the help of option,
check the ratio of cost price of A and B
Option : C
3000 : 2000
3 : 2