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A person sold an article at a loss of 8%. Had he sold it at a gain of 10.5%. he would have received Rs 92.50 more. To gain 12%, he should have sold it for:

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Rs 540.50

Rs 537.40

Rs 560

Rs 580

Explanation:

Correct Option 3:Rs. 560.

As we know, the difference between the loss percentage and the gain percentage = 10.5-(-8) According to the question
⇒xx (18.5/100) = 92.50
⇒x= Rs.500
Required selling price = 500 x [112/100] = Rs. 560.

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