A man sells his typewriter at 5% loss. If he sells it for Rs. 80 more, he will gain 5%. The cost price of the typewriter is
Answer: 800
Explanation
At 5% loss. SP =Rs.95x100
Now,95x100+80=105x100
=>105x100−95x100=80
=>105x−95x100=80
=>x=800010=Rs.800
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