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Selling a wristwatch for ₹1710 causes a loss of 10%. For how much should it be sold to make a profit of 20%?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A2280
  • B2052
  • C2090
  • D2200

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₹1710 is 90% of the cost, so CP = 1710 ÷ 0.9 = ₹1900. For a 20% profit, SP = = ₹2280.
Answer: A) 2280

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