Question

Mr. Paul bought two watches for Rs. 574. He sold one watch at a profit of 25% but suffered a
loss of 20% on the other. If the selling prices of both the articles are equal, find the cost price of
each watch.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

CP : SP=(4:5)×4

CP :SP=(5:4)×5

16+25====41

41=====574

1=====574/41=14

CP=16×14=224₹

CP=25×14=350₹