1.

A person sold his watch for Rs. 24. If the percentage of his loss was equal to the cost price , then the watch would have cost him?

Answer»

Rs. 60 or Rs. 40



P = Rs. 24
Let CP be X hence, Loss% = X
(X-SP)*100/X = X or (X-24)*100/X = X
X^2-100X+2400 = 0
(X-60)(X-40) = 0
X= 60 or 40



Discussion

No Comment Found