If a man were to sell his wristwatch for $ 720, he would

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If a man were to sell his wristwatch for $ 720, he would lose 25%. What price must he sell at for to gain 25 %?

Given that , S.P. of wrist watch = $ 720
For 25% loss ,

∴ C.P. of wrist watch =	S.P. of wrist watch × 100
	100 - Loss %

C.P. of wrist watch =	720 × 100	= $ 960
	75

On 25% gain ,

∴ Required S.P. =	960 × 125	= $ 1200
	100