Question

a watch was bought for rupees 1200 at what level price to read be sold to gain one-third after discount of 20% find also its selling price​

Answer 1

• 2000 rupees

Explanation:

Cost is 1200 rupees

Desired gain is 1/3, which is:

• 1200*1/3 = 400 rupees

Selling price is:

• 1200 + 400 = 1600 rupees

Marked price is x, and 1600 is the discounted price by 20%:

• x - 0.2x = 1600
• 0.8x = 1600
• x = 1600/0.8 = 2000 rupees