Question

A book seller sold a box of 10 pencils for Rs. 80 and incurred a loss. Had he sold it for Rs. 98, his gain would have been twice the loss he incurred earlier. The cost price of the box of pencils is:

• A. Rs. 84
• B. Rs. 86
• C. Rs. 88
• D. Rs. 90

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Rs. 86

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Rs. 86.