Amit sold an article for ₹ 7,000 and incurred a loss. Had he sold it for ₹ 8,750, his gain would have been three-fourth of the amount of loss that he incurred. At what price should he sell the article to get 10% profit?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
First selling price = 7000
Second selling price = 8750
So the difference between the selling prices = 8750 - 7000 = 1750
According to the question ,
The difference in the selling prices = His gain would have been three-fourth of the amount of loss that he incurred
1750 = 3x + 4x
7x = 1750
then, 3x = 750
So the cost price = 8750 - 750 = 8000
Profit he wants = 10%
So the selling price will be = 110% of 8000 = 8800