Question

An article was sold for Rs. 5220 at a loss of 42% of the cost price. What will be the selling price of the article for a profit of 42% ?

पर्याय

• Rs. 12580

• Rs. 17280

• Rs. 12780

• Rs. 15280

Answer 1

Rs. 12780

Explanation:

C.P. of article

`= 5220 xx 100/((100 - 42))`

`= (5220 xx 100)/58`

= Rs. 9000

∴ Required S.P.

`= (9000 xx 142)/100`

= Rs. 12780