A table is sold at Rs. 1,800 at a loss of 10%. At what price

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A table is sold at Rs. 1,800 at a loss of 10%. At what price should it be sold to earn a profit of 15%?

Let C.P. of table = Rs. y .
According to question,

	y × 90	= 1800
	100

⇒ y =	1800 × 100	= Rs. 2000
	90

For a profit of 15%,

S.P. =	2000 × 115	= Rs. 2300
	100

We can find required answer with the help of given formula :
S.P. = $ 1800 , Loss%= 10%

C.P. = S P			100
			100 - loss%

C.P. = 1800			100
			100 - 10

C.P. =	180000	= Rs. 2000
	90

Now New S.P. = C.P.			100 + profit%
			100

New S.P. = 2000			100 + 15
			100

New S.P. = 2000×	115	= Rs. 2300
	100