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By selling a table for ₹540, a carpenter loses 10%. At what price should he sell it to gain 10%?

Class 8Profit and LossComparing Quantities
  • A₹648
  • B₹600
  • C₹594
  • D₹660

Step-by-Step Solution

SP = 90% of CP → CP = 540 ÷ 0.9 = ₹600. For 10% gain, SP = = ₹660. ₹648 wrongly adds 20% of ₹540.
Answer: D) ₹660

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