Question

A watch was sold on its marked price at a gain of 20percent. but allowing 5percent discount there would have been a gain of rs 140. find the cost price of the watch​

Answer 1

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C.P. = ₹933.33

Explanation:

Gain before discount = 20 % × cost price  

5 % discount = 5 % × cost price

Gain before discount - discount = Gain after discount

20 % × cost price - 5 % × cost price =  140

C.P. (20% - 5%) =₹ 140

C.P = 140 / 15%

C.P. = 140 × 100 /15

C.P. = ₹933.33