Question

a table was sold for 2042 and at a gain of 5 % at what price should it be sold to gain 10 %

Answer 1

Let the cost of table be X

X + 5%(X) = 2042

1.05 X = 2042

X = 1944.761

To gain 10%

Selling price = 1944.761 + 10%(1944.761)

1944.761 + 194.4761

Rs.2139.23