Question

On selling a bed for Rs. 18000, a carpenter loses 10 %. For what amount he should sell it to gain 5 %?

Answer 1

Answer:

if henloses 10% means he is selling for 90% price so 18000 is 90% of x then x is 20000 now if he needs profit of 5% which means profit of 1000 rs he shd sell it for 21000 mate..hope this helps u...

Answer 2

Answer:

CP=100/90 × 18000

cp=20000

sp= 20000×105/100

= ₹ 21000