Question

On selling a pen for rupees 48 a shop keepar loses 20% in order to gain 20% what would be selling price

Answer 1

Hey friend...!!!

S.P = rs 48
Loss% = 20%
So, C.P = S.P ( 100/100-loss)
= 48 ( 100/100 - 20)
= 48 × 100/80
= 60
So, C.P = rs 60
Gain% = 20%
S.P = C.P ( 100 + profit /100)
= 60 ( 100 + 20 / 100)
= 60 × 120/100
= 72
So, S.P = rs 72

Hope it helps...!!!

Answer 2

SP of the pen = Rs.48
then,CP= 100/100- loss% × SP
= 100/80 × 48 = Rs.60
now, required SP = 100+ gain%/100 × CP
=120/100×60 =Rs.72 ans