A shopkeeper loses 15%,if an article is sold for Rs. 153. What should be the selling price of the article to gain 20%?
Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) s.147	B) s.248	C) s.244	D) s.229	E) s.216
Given that SP = Rs. 153 and loss = 15%   CP = [100(SP)]/(100 - l%) = (100 * 153)/85 = Rs. 180.   To get 20% profit, New SP = [(100 + p%)CP]/100   = (180 * 120)/100   = Rs.216   Answer:s.216
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A shopkeeper loses 15%,if an article is sold for Rs. 153. What should be the selling price of the article to gain 20%?