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By selling an article for ₹1440, a man incurs a loss of 10%. At what price should he sell it to gain 15%?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A1840
  • B1800
  • C1760
  • D1920

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Cost price = 1440 ÷ 0.90 = ₹1600. To gain 15%, selling price = = ₹1840.
Answer: A) 1840

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