Question

A shopkeeper buys 70% articles for rupees 3500 and sells them for a profit of 15% find the selling price of an article

Answer 1

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C.P of articles = Rs 3500

Gain = 15 % = 15% on C.P = 15/100*3500 = Rs 525

Hence, S.P = C.P + Gain = 3500 + 525 = Rs 4025

Method 2 ,

Using formula , S.P = 100+Gain%/100*C.P = 115/100*3500 = Rs 4025

Answer : hence, S.P of articles = Rs 4025

Answer 2

the answer is 5750 by my solution