A loss of 10 is made by selling an article Had it been sold for Rs 75 more there would have been a p...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Profit and loss

A loss of 10% is made by selling an article. Had it been sold for Rs 75 more, there would have been a profit of 5%. What would be the selling price of the article if it is sold at 15% profit?

Rs 475

Rs 520

Rs 575

Rs 425

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Solution:
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CP of article = 75 × 100/ [5 – (-10)] (+5 for 5% profit, -10 for 10% loss)
So SP at 15% profit = 115/100 * CP = (115/100) * [75 × 100/15] = Rs 575