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    Question

    A person loses 20 percent on selling a fan for Rs. 2500.

    At what price should he sell the fan to earn a profit of 20 percent?
    A Rs. 3750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 3600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Loss = 0.2CP 0.8CP = 2500 ⇒ CP = 3125 For 20% profit: SP = 1.2CP ⇒ SP = 1.2 × 3125 = 3750 ∴ He should sell it for Rs. 3750 to earn 20% profit. Alternate Solution – Let, cost price = Rs. x According to problem, ⇒ (x - x) × (20/100) = 2500 ⇒ 0.8x = 2500 ⇒ x = 3125 ∴ Selling price at 20% profit, ⇒ (3125 + 3125) × (20/100) ⇒ 3750 ∴ He should sell it for Rs. 3750 to earn 20% profit.

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