Question

SSC Test Questions

A person lost 10% when he sold goods at Rs.153. For how much should he sell them to gain 20%?

Answer 1

Selling at Rs 153 gives a 10% loss so Rs 153 is 90% of cost.
so cost is 100*153/90=Rs170
To make 20% profit he should have sold it for 120/100*170=Rs204.... 

Answer 2

Rs204 is the answer.....