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By selling an article for ₹1470, a man gains 5%. What should be the selling price to gain 12%? (answer in ₹)

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A1560
  • B1568
  • C1575
  • D1550

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Cost price = 1470 / 1.05 = ₹1400. Selling price for 12% gain = = ₹1568.
Answer: B) 1568

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