Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2002

A trader bought goats for N4000 each. He sold them for N180,000 at a loss of 25%. How many goats did he buy?

A
60
B
50
C
45
D
36
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Correct Option: A

Let the number of goats be X

C.P of X goats = N4000X

S.P of X goats = (75/100) x 4000X = N3000X

3000X = 180,000

=> X = 180000/3000 = 60.

X = 60 goats

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