Question

Gaurav sold a watch at a loss of 5 percent . if he had sold it for rupees 270 more he would have gained 7 percent . find the cost price of the watch.

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs.2250

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the CP of watch be x.

Loss = 5%

Hence, SP = 95/100x

According to Question,

95/100x + 270 = 107/100x

=> 270 = 107/100x - 95/100x

=> 270 = 12/100x

=> x = 2250

Hence, CP of watch = Rs.2250

Answer 2

Answer:

CP2250

Explanation:

loss 5% SP 95/100x 270 = 12/100x 2250