SOLUTION: a pair of shoes which costs Rs.320 was sold at a loss of 5%. what was the selling price if it were sold at a profit of 20%. find also the gain percent if it were sold for rs 360?

Question 1088628: a pair of shoes which costs Rs.320 was sold at a loss of 5%. what was the selling price if it were sold at a profit of 20%. find also the gain percent if it were sold for rs 360?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it's sold at a profit of 20%,

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12.5% increase.

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