Question

Arbindo sold his watch at 10% loss. If he had sold it for `54 more, he would have made 8% profit. Find the

selling price of the watch.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let Arvind sold his watch in Rs.x

Now 90%×CP=x

⟹CP=

90

x×100

If he sold it for Rs.54 more, he would have 8% profit

So, 108%×CP=x+54

⟹

100

108

×

90

x×100

=x+54

⟹x=

20

5400

⟹x=270

Hence Arvind sold his watch in Rs.270

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let Arvind sold his watch in Rs.x

Now 90%×CP=x

⟹CP=

90

x×100

If he sold it for Rs.54 more, he would have 8% profit

So, 108%×CP=x+54

⟹

100

108

×

90

x×100

=x+54

⟹x=

20

5400

⟹x=270

Hence Arvind sold his watch in Rs.270