SOLUTION: Raju sells a watch at 5% profit . Had he sold it for Rs. 24 more , he would have gained 11%. Find CP of the watch
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Question 986076: Raju sells a watch at 5% profit . Had he sold it for Rs. 24 more , he would have gained 11%. Find CP of the watch
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x=cost price
1.11x=1.05x+24
0.06x=24
x=400
ANSWER: The cost price was Rs 400.
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