An article is sold at a certain prices. By selling it at

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An article is sold at a certain prices. By selling it at 2/3 of that price one loses 10%. The gain percent at original price is ?

Let C.P. = Rs.100
S.P. at 10% loss = Rs. 90
∵ 2 / 3 of actual S.P. = Rs. 90
So, Actual S.P. = Rs. (90 x 3/2) = Rs. 135
∴ Gain = 35%