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      Question

      The percentage profit earned by selling an article for

      Rs. 2,100 is equal to the percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for Rs.1,460. At what price should the article be sold to make 20% profit?
      A 1738 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2136 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2234 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1530 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Determine the cost price (CP): Given: (2100-CP) /CP= (CP-1460)/CP 2100-CP =CP - 1460 3560 =2CP CP = 1780 Β  The selling price (SP) for a 20% profit: SP =1780 Γ— 1.20= 2136 Therefore, the article should be sold for Rs. 2136.

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