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    Question

    A shopkeeper sold a jacket for Rs. 2400 at a loss of

    40%. At what price should he have sold the jacket, to earn a profit of 30%?
    A Rs.3750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.3900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.4550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.5200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let CP = Rs. x => SP = (100-40)%×x => 2400 = (60/100)×x => x = 4000 CP = Rs. 4000 Profit = 4000 ×(30/100) = Rs.1200 SP = CP + Profit SP = 4000 + 1200 = Rs.5200

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