A shopkeeper loses 15%,if an article is sold for Rs. 102. What should be the selling price of the article to gain 20%? Choose the correct choice:
A) Rs.167
B) Rs.144
C) Rs.148
D) Rs.179
E) Rs.121
Given that SP = Rs. 102 and loss = 15%   CP = [100(SP)]/(100 - l%) = (100 * 102)/85 = 20 * 6   = Rs. 120.   To get 20% profit, New SP   = [(100 + p%)CP]/100   = (120 * 120)/100 = Rs.144   Answer: Rs.144
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A shopkeeper loses 15%,if an article is sold for Rs. 102. What should be the selling price of the article to gain 20%?