Question

An article costing 200 rupees is being sold 10%loss. If the price is further reduced by 5%, find the selling price.

Answer 1

Solution :

Cost price of an article ( c.p ) = Rs 200

loss ( l ) = 10%

reduction ( r ) = 5%

Selling price ( s.p )

= c.p[(100-l)/100][(100-r)/100]

= 200[(100-10)/100][(100-5)/100]

= 200×(90/100)(95/100)

= ( 2 × 9 × 95 )/10

= 9 × 19

= 171

Therefore ,

Selling price of the article = Rs 171

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Answer 2

Solution:

C.P.:Rs.200

LOSS℅ :10℅

LOSS :10℅ of 200
:Rs.180

Further,

loss℅:5℅

loss:5℅ of 180
:Rs.171

So, S.P. will be Rs.171