Question

(c) A watch was sold at a profit of 12% Had it been sold for 33 more, the profit would have been 14%
Find the cost price of the watch
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let CP of watch be x

SP at 12% gain = 1.12x

SP at 14% gain = 1.14x

According to question,

1.14x - 1.12x = 33

or, 0.02x = 33

or, x = 33*100/2 = 1650