Question

A machine was sold at a gain of 10%. Had it been sold at 80 less, the seller would have lost 10%.
What is the cost price of the machine?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the CP be Rsx

Profit =10%

SP =

10

11x

According to the question

10

11x

−40=

10

9x

⟹

10

2x

=40

x=200