Question

pavan sold an item at a loss of 12.5% if he could have sold it for Rs 56 more he wouldhavemadeaprofit of 22.5% what should be the selling price of the item to make a profit of 25%

Answer 1

Answer:

Selling price is 200

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 - from 12.5% loss to 22.5% profit there's a percentage jump of 35%

Step 2 - 35% for 56 rs, find X or original price

X = (56*100)/35

X = 160

Step 3 = to make a profit of 25%

Selling price = 1.25*160 = 200 rs