Question

gaurav sold a cycle at a loss of 10% had it been sold it ₹65 more his gain would be 14% .find the cp of the cycle

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 270.83

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost price of the cycle be x.

According to question,

(100-10) %of x + 65=(100+14) %of x

0.9x+65=1.14x

0.25x=65

x = 65/0.25 = 270.83

Thus the cost price of the cycle is Rs 270.83.