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By selling an article for ₹720, a man loses 10%. At what price (in ₹) should he sell it to gain 5%?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A840
  • B864
  • C820
  • D800

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Cost price = 720 ÷ 0.9 = 800, and to gain 5% the selling price is .
Answer: A) 840

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