A watch is sold for Rs. 144 at a loss of 10%. What should be the selling price to gain 15% profit?
Answer: Rs. 184
Explanation
Cost Price (CP) from 10% loss:
144 = 90% of CP ⟹ CP = 144 / 0.90 = Rs. 160
For 15% profit:
Selling Price = 160 × 1.15 = Rs. 184
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