Question

James bought a pen for $170 and sold it to gain 20% on his cost price. How much
was the item selling for after the increase?

Answer 1

Answer:

204$

Solution:

profit percentage= cp/profit

20/100=x/170

1/5=x/170

x=170/5

x=34

34+170=204

Answer 2

Answer:

after increase 20 % SP= 204 rs

Step-by-step explanation:

SP= 170+20/100*170= 204 rs

selling price of pen is 204 rs