Question

By selling an article for Rs 400, a man gains Rs 25. At what price should he sell the article to gain 20 per cent

Answer 1

C.p. of the article = rs. (400-25)

                             = rs. 375

∴20% of rs. 375 = rs.(375×20)/100

                          = rs.(375/5)

                         = rs. 75

∴ To gain 20% he should sell the article fo = rs.(375+75)

                                                                      = rs.450

Answer 2

Explanation:

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answer is rupees 450