Question

A man makes a profit of 15%6y selling an article for Rs 2500. For what price should he sellituto make a profit of 38%​

Answer 1

Find the price before the 15% profit:

2500 / 1.15 = 2173.91

Now multiply the original cost by 1 + 38%:

2173.91 x 1.38 = 2999.99

Answer: 2.999.99 ( may need to round to 3,000)