Question

A article is sold for 150rs at a gain.had it been sold for 135, then would have been a loss equal 50% of the original gain.find the cost price of the article​

Answer 1

Answer:

140

Step-by-step explanation:

if sold for 150, a gain is made

if sold for 135,a loss of 50%of gain is made

So difference is 150% of gain

150-135=15

15=150%

100%=10

So a gain of 10 would be made on selling at 150

cost price=150-10

=140