Question

A man bought an article for Rs. 68 and sold it gaining 15% on selling price. If the cost price is increased by 25% and the selling price increased by 10%. The total gain is:
Full solution plz
Ans is 85

Answer 1

Given, C.P =x Rs.

S.P =16 Rs.

loss %=x%=

x

x−16

×100

100

x

2

=x−16

⇒x

2

−100x+1600=0

x=80 ; x=20 Rs

Thus, the cost price of the article is 20 Rs or 80 Rs.