Question

table was sold for Rupees 2142 at a gain of 5% at what price should it be sold to get 10 %

Answer 1

let the cost of table be X

X + 5%X = Rs.2142

1.05X = Rs.2142

X = Rs.2040

To get the Table sold at 10% gain:

Rs.2040 + 10%(Rs.2040) = Rs.2040 + Rs.204 =  Rs.2244