Question

A shopkeeper sold an article at again 5%.If he had sold it for 16.50less,he would have lost 5%findcost price
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Answer 1

Given :

x = profit = 5%

y = 16.5 = loss = 5%

To find :

Cost price

Solution :

= x/x - 16.5

= 105/95

= 21/19

19x = 21x - 21 x 16.5

2x = 21 x 16.5

x = 21 x 16.5/2

x = 173.25

=> cost price is 173.25 Rs