An article is sold at 5% loss for ₹855. For what price should it be sold to gain 14%?
एक वस्तु 5% हानि (Loss) पर ₹855 में बेची जाती है। 14% लाभ (Profit) प्राप्त करने के लिए इसे किस मूल्य पर बेचा जाना चाहिए?
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) ₹1026
माना CP = 100 units।
5% हानि (Loss) पर SP = 95 units = ₹855 ⇒ 1 unit = ₹9
14% लाभ (Profit) के लिए SP = 114 units = 114 × 9 = ₹1026
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वस्तु ₹1026 में बेची जानी चाहिए।
Let CP = 100 units.
At 5% loss, SP = 95 units = ₹855 ⇒ 1 unit = ₹9
For 14% gain, SP = 114 units = 114 × 9 = ₹1026
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It should be sold for ₹1026.
SMART APPROACH
नया SP = 855 × 11495 = 9 × 114 = ₹1026।
New SP = 855 × 11495 = 9 × 114 = ₹1026.
Source: Selection Post Phase XIV (10th) · 22 Sep 2026 · Shift 3। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vijayastra।Source: Selection Post Phase XIV (10th) · 22 Sep 2026 · Shift 3. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vijayastra.