Question

A watch was sold by a shopkeeper at a gain of 5% . If he had sold it for Rs 1650 less, he would have suffered a loss of 5% . Find the cost price .

Answer 1

Hey sup!

As per the question,

Let the cost price be x.
Gain=5%.
SP= x(1+5/100)=105x/100.

Loss=5%
SP=x(1-5/100)=95x/100.

So,

105x/100 - 95x/100=1650Rs.
=>10x/100=1650.
=>x=1650/10 × 100.
=>x=165×100.
=>x=16500 Rs.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

16500 Rs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost price be x.

Gain=5%.

SP= x(1+5/100)=105x/100.

Loss=5%

SP=x(1-5/100)=95x/100.

So,

105x/100 - 95x/100=1650Rs.

=>10x/100=1650.

=>x=1650/10 × 100.

=>x=165×100.

=>x=16500 Rs.