A man purchased a horse and a carriage for Rs 3500. He sold the horse at a gain of 8% and the carriage at a gain of 15%. On the whole he gained Rs 385. The cost price of the horse is Options: A . &nbspRs 1000 B . &nbspRs 2000 C . &nbspRs 3000 D . &nbspRs 4000

A man purchased a horse and a carriage for Rs 3500. He sold the horse at a ga

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A man purchased a horse and a carriage for Rs 3500. He sold the horse at a gain of 8% and the carriage at a gain of 15%. On the whole he gained Rs 385. The cost price of the horse is

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A . Rs 1000

B . Rs 2000

C . Rs 3000

D . Rs 4000

Answer: Option B

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