2012 · Q82
A person sold an article for Rs. 136 and got 15% loss. Had he sold it for Rs. x, he would have got a profit of 15%. Which one of the following is correct?
Elementary MathematicsArithmetic
- A190 < x < 200
- B180 < x < 190
- C170 < x < 180
- D160 < x < 170
Explanation
Cost price = 136/0.85 = 160; x = 160*1.15 = 184, which lies between 180 and 190.