Question

On selling a pen for rs 48, a shopkeeper loses 20% .In order to gain 20% what would be the selling price????​

Answer 1

Answer:

₹72 should be the price.

Step-by-step explanation:

CP = x

SP = 100% - 20% (because 20% loss)

SP = 80% × x = 48

80x ÷ 100 = 48

x = 48 × 10 ÷ 8

x = ₹60

CP is ₹60

20% profit

Profit = 20% of CP

= 20 ÷ 100 × 60

= ₹72

Therefore, the shopkeeper should sell the pen at ₹72 for a 20% profit.

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Answer 2

Answer:

72 rupees is the answer .

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE CP BE x

SP = 48 RUPEES

LOSS PERCENTAGE = 20%

THEREFORE , PERCENTAGE OF SP IN A LOSS = 100% - 20% = 80%

THEREFORE , 80% × x = 48

80/100 × x = 48

80x = 48 × 100

x = 48 × 100 / 80

x = 60 RUPEES

THEREFORE , CP = 60 RUPEES

20% PROFIT = 20 / 100 × 60 = 72 RUPEES

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