Question

cosmetics were sold at 1700 thereby losing 15% if a profit of 10% to be earned find sp​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Actual Selling price =x=Rs.1700, Cost price y=? Loss=l=15%

(100−15)% of Cost price =Rs.1700

y=1700×

85

100

=Rs.2000

So, Cost price =Rs.2000

To earn 10% of profit,

Selling price =2000+2000×

100

10

Selling price =Rs.2200

Hence,

To earn 10% of profit, Rs.2200 should have been the selling price.