A sold a horse to B for 4800 by losing 20%. B sells it to

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A sold a horse to B for 4800 by losing 20%. B sells it to C at a price which would have given A a profit of 15%. B’s gain is

1. 1800
2. 1900
3. 2000
4. 2100

Correct Option: D

Here , A sold a horse to B for 4800 by losing 20% .
For A,

C.P. of horse = 4800 ×	100	= $ 6000
	80

For B,

S.P. of horse =	6000 × 115	= $ 6900
	100

B’s profit = Rs. (6900 – 4800) = $ 2100