Question

A coat was sold by a shopkeeper at a gain of 5%.If it had been sold for ₹1650 less ,he would have suffered a loss of 5%.find the cost price

Answer 1

Let c.p.=100
S.p.=100+5=Rs105
second s.p.=100-5=Rs95
loss%=5%
gain%=5%
Difference between two s.p.=105-95=Rs10
s.p. be 10,c.p. be 100
C.p.=100/10×1650=16500

Answer 2

c. p = 100
$100 \times 1650 \div 100 - 5$