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Raj sold an item for ₹ 6384 and incurred a loss of 30%. At what price should he have sold the item to have gained a profit of 30%

₹ 14656
₹ 11856
₹ 13544
cannot be determind

Correct Answer: ₹ 11856

Explanation:

CP = 100/70 = x 6384 = ₹ 9120
To gain 30%, SP = 130% of 9120
SP = (130/100) x 9120 = ₹ 11856

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