Question : Mohan sold his watch at a loss of 10%. If he had sold it for Rs. 45 more, he would have made a profit of 5%. The selling price (in Rs.) of the watch was:
Option 1: 300
Option 2: 900
Option 3: 110
Option 4: 270
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Correct Answer: 270
Solution : Let the cost price of the watch be $x$. Mohan sold his watch at a loss of 10%. So, selling price = $\frac{90}{100}×x$ If he had sold it for Rs. 45 more, he would have made a profit of 5%. So, then selling price = $\frac{105}{100}×x$ According to the question, $\frac{90}{100}×x+45=\frac{105}{100}×x$ ⇒ $\frac{15}{100}×x=45$ $\therefore x = 300$ Selling price = $\frac{90}{100}×300=270$ Hence, the correct answer is 270.
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