By selling a fan for Rs. 475, a person losses 5% to get a gain of 5%, he should sell the fan for?
Answer: Rs.525
Explanation
S.P. = Rs. 475, Loss = 5%
C.P. = 100/100 - 5 x 475 = Rs. 500
In the second case, gain = 5%
S.P. = 100 + 5/100 x 500 = 525
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