Bank Exam Government Jobs Exams Numerical Ability Profit and Loss

The profit earned by selling an article for Rs 730 is double the loss incurred when the same article is sold for Rs.255. what would be the selling price of the article if it is sold at 15% profit?

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475.33 Rs.

If Cost price of an article=x Rs., then (730-x)=2(x-255) ,x=1240/3
Selling price with 15% profit=(1240/3)*(115/100)=1426/3=475.33
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475.33 Rs.

If Cost price of an article=x Rs., then (730-x)=2(x-255) ,x=1240/3
Selling price with 15% profit=(1240/3)*(115/100)=1426/3=475.33
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