Question

10)A shopkeeper loses 5% by selling a water bottle for rupees 55.10 . At what price should it be sold in order to gain 85% ​

Answer 1

rupees 107.30

Step-by-step explanation:

Selling the water at 55.10 make a loss of 5 %

i.e 55.10 represents 95 % of selling price.

To get selling price.(100%)

=55.10/95x100= rupees 58

To gain 85 percent: selling prices 85%

= 58x1.85

= rupees 107.30