Question

A person gained 20% by selling an article for rs.240 . At what price must he sell it to gain 10%?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the actual price be x.

Then the price after 20℅ gain=

x + x × 20/100

x + x/5

5x + x /5

6x/5

But , according to question,

6x/5 = 240

6x = 1200

x = 200.

Then price at 10 percent gain =

200 + 200 × 10÷100

200 + 20

Rs 220 Ans

Answer 2

Answer:

₹ 220

Explanation

let the actual price be x

then the price after 20% gain = x + x * 20/100

x+x/5

6x/5

According to the question

6x/5 = 240

6x = 1200

x = 200

Then price at 10 percent gain = 20+200*10÷100

=200+20

=₹220

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