Question

19. Mr. Shah sold a sofa at a gain of 15%. Had he sold it for 340 less, he would have
have been 20%. Find its cost price.
lost 2%. At what price did Mr. Shah purchase it?​

Answer 1

2000

Step-by-step explanation:

QUESTION looks incomplete.i think,it must be 'have been 2% loss ' in 3rd line .

15% = 15/100 = 3/20 , 2% = 1/50

c.p : s.p

20 : 23

23x - 340 = 49/50 * 20x

23x - 340 = 19.6x => 3.4x = 340 => x = 100

cost price

= 20x = 20×100 = Rs 2000