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  1. By selling a plot of land for 45,000 a person loses 10%. At what price should he sell it to gain 15%?
    1. $ 50,000
    2. $ 55,000
    3. $ 57,500
    4. $ 60,000
Correct Option: C

Given that , Selling price of plot of land = $ 45,000
Loss = 10%

C.P. =
100
× S.P.
100 - Loss%

C.P. =
100
× 45000 = $ 50000
90

∴ S.P. = 115% of $ 50000 = $
50000 × 115
= $ 57,500
100



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