A watch was sold at a loss of 16%.

A watch was sold at a loss of 16%. If it was sold for Rs.140 more, there would have been a gain of 4%. What is the cost price?

Answer/Solution

700

Steps/Work

84%
104%
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20% ---- 140
100% ---- ? => Rs.700
Answer: A

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A watch was sold at a loss of %. If it was sold for $ more, there would have been a gain of %. What is the cost price?

Calculated Answer

700

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n₁ * 100) / (100 + n₂ - (100 - n₀)).

n₀ =	16
n₁ =	140
n₂ =	4

(n₁ * 100) / (100 + n₂ - (100 - n₀))
Evaluate n₁ * 100 = 14000
14000 / (100 + n₂ - (100 - n₀))
Evaluate 100 + n₂ = 104
14000 / (104 - (100 - n₀))
Evaluate 100 - n₀ = 84
14000 / (104 - 84)
Evaluate 104 - 84 = 20
14000 / 20
Evaluate 14000 / 20 = 700
700
The answer to the problem and the result of (n₁ * 100) / (100 + n₂ - (100 - n₀)) is 700