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    On selling a stool for ₹8,378, the value of gain is 20% more than the value of loss incurred on selling it for ₹1,756. In order to gain 50%, find
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    On selling a stool for ₹8,378, the value of gain is 20% more than the value of loss incurred on selling it for ₹1,756. In order to gain 50%, find the selling price (in ₹).​

    A.

    7,150

    B.

    7,148

    C.

    7,151

    D.

    7,149

    Correct option is D

    Given:

    Selling Price 1 SP1 = ₹8378 (with gain)

    Selling Price 2 SP2 = ₹1756 (with loss)

    Gain = 20% more than loss

    Required gain = 50%

    Solution:

    Let Cost Price = x

    According to the question; 

    8378 − x = 120100\frac{120}{100}​(x − 1756) 

    8378 - x = 1.2x - 2107.2

    8378 + 2107.2 = 1.2x + x

    10485.2 = 2.2x

    x = 10485.22.2\frac{10485.2}{2.2}​ = 4766

    To gain 50%,

    SP = x + 0.5x = 1.5x = 1.5×47661.5 \times 4766​ = ₹7149

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