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Profit at one selling price related to the loss at another: cost price, then a price or percent at a third

This type of question, asked 3 times: 18 Jul 2023 S2, 27 Jul 2023 S1, 12 Sep 2025 S3. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    18 Jul 2023 S2

    56
    The percentage profit earned by selling an article for ₹2,000 is the same as the percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for ₹1,200. At what price should that article be sold to make a profit of 20%?

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  2. Question 2

    27 Jul 2023 S1

    75
    On selling a painting at Rs.1,498, the gain is 25% more than the loss incurred on selling it at Rs.1,300. In order to gain 25%, the selling price will be:

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  3. Question 3

    12 Sep 2025 S3

    64
    The profit made on an item sold for ₹2200 is equal to the loss incurred when it is sold for ₹1800. What will be the profit or loss percentage if the item is sold for ₹2050?

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