Question

By selling an article for ₹144 a man loses 10%. At what price should it be sell to
gain 10%?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given, S.P=144

Lose =10 % of CP= 100/10 CP

∴SP=90%ofCP= 100/90 CP

90/100 CP=144⇒CP=160Rs.

For gaining 10 %

Profit= 100/10×160=16Rs.

∴S.P=160+16=176Rs.