Question

if by selling a shirt for rs 74 a man loses 4percent for what amount should he sell it so as to gain 20percent

Answer 1

CP. SP
100. 96
x 74
x=74 X100÷96
cost price of shirt =₹77
CP SP
100. 120
77. x
x=77x120÷100
=92
he should sell for rupees 92 as to gain 20%

Answer 2

CP = 100/96 × 74
$cp = 77 \frac{1}{12}$


SP = 120/100 × 925/12

SP = ₹92.5

To gain 20 % he should sell at ₹92.5