Jameel brought a scooter for a certain sum of money. He spent 10% of the cost on repairs and sold the scooter for a profit of Rs. 1100. How much did he spend on repairs if he made a profit of 20%?
Correct Answer: C. P. = Rs. 5500, expenditure on repairs = 10% Actual price = Rs. (100 * 5500)/110 = Rs. 5000 Expenditures on repairs = (5500 – 5000) = Rs. 500.
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