Question

A man sells an article at the loss of 20% if he had sold it for 50 more he would be gained 5%.find the cp of the article​

Answer 1

1. at 20% loss =80%

5% more gain= 105

so excess gain 105 - 80 =25

If articles salt more 25 than cost price 100

_ _ _ _ _ _ 50_ _ _ _ _ _ 100×50/25=200

shoe cost price 200