A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 440
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 550
Explanation:
Let the C.P. be Rs. x. Then, 20% of x = 1100
20/100 * x = 1100 => x = 5500
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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