Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If an article is sold for Rs. 178 at a loss of 11%, what should be its SP to earn 11% profit?
ARs. 222
BRs. 220
CRs. 200
DRs. 210
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 222
CP = 178 / 0.89 = 200. New SP = 200 * 1.11 = 222.
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