SOLUTION: By selling a bouquet for rs 322, a florist gain 15%.at what price should he sell it to gain 25%?

SOLUTION: By selling a bouquet for rs 322, a florist gain 15%.at what price should he sell it to gain 25%?

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Question 817210: By selling a bouquet for rs 322, a florist gain 15%.at what price should he sell it to gain 25%?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.15x=322, 1.25x=y
cost x=280., y=350 for 25% gain

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