Question

a table was sold for rs2142 at a gain of 5%gain . at what price should it be sold to gain 10%

Answer 1

Selling price = 2142 Gain = 5% Cost price = SP * 100\100+gain = 2142*100\100+5 =214200\105 =2040. CP = 2040 New gain = 10%. SP = CP(100+gain)/100 = 2040*100+10/100 = 2040*110/100 =. 2240 : Selling price ( Answer ) Wish you understood It..... Good luck