Question

by selling a flower pot for rs.322, a man gains 15%. At what price should he sell it to gain 20%

Answer 1

Refer to the attachment

Answer 2

Answer:

Rs. 616

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price be 'x'.

He gains 15% profit at 322.

Therefore,

322 - x = 15/100 * x

322 - x = 3x/20

322 = 3x/20 + x

322 * 20 = 3x + 20x

6440 = 23x

x = 6440 / 23 = 280

To gain 20% profit, the cost price should be -

x + 20x/100

x + 2x/10

20x + 2x / 10

22x/10

22 * 280 / 10

22 * 28 = 616