An article is sold for ₹1725 at 15% profit. If it is sold at 15% loss, then what will be the selling price?

₹1275

Selling price = Rs. 1725, Profit = 15%

⇒ Selling price = cost price × (100 + profit)%

⇒ 1725 = cost price × 115%

⇒ Cost price = 1500

⇒ If loss = 15%

⇒ Selling price = cost price × (100 – loss)%

⇒ Selling price = 1500 × 85%

⇒ Selling price = Rs. 1275