A person sells an article for a loss of 18 percent. If he increases the selling price by Rs. 144 and decreases the cost price by 30 percent, then there is profit of 20 percent. What is the original selling price?

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

2 unit → 144
1 unit → 72
82 unit → 82 × 72 = 5904
Hence, original selling price = 5904