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7.Profit and Loss

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When a plot was sold for $Rs$ $18700,$ the owner lost $15 \% .$ At what price must the plot be sold in order to gain $15 \% ?$

A

$21000$

B

$22500$

C

$25300$

D

$25800$

Solution

$S.P.$ $=Rs. 18700 ; \quad \operatorname{loss} \%=15$

$\therefore \frac{85}{100} C.P. =Rs. 18700$

To gain $15 \%$ it should be sold at $Rs. \frac{115}{100}$ $C.P.$

Required $S.P.$ $=\frac{18700}{85} \times 115=Rs. 25300$

Standard 13

Quantitative Aptitude

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