Question

10. By selling an article for Rs2,600, a man loses 20%. Then the price at which he will sell in order to gain 25% is​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

S. P. = ₹2600, loss = 20%, C. P. =?

₹2600 = [1-20/100] of C. P.

=> ₹2600= 80/100 of C. P.

=>C. P. =₹ [2600×100/80] = ₹3250

Now C. P. = ₹3250, gain=25%, New S. P. =?

New S. P. = [3250×25/100]+3250

= ₹4062.5