If an article is sold for $ 178 at a loss of 11%, what should

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If an article is sold for $ 178 at a loss of 11%, what should be its selling price in order to earn a profit of 11%?

Given in question , S.P. of article = $ 178
Loss = 11%
89% of the cost price = 178

∴ 111% of the cost price = $	178	× 111 = $ 222
	89

We can find required answer with the help of given formula :

C.P. = S.P. of article ×	100
	100 - Loss%/td>

C.P. = 178 ×	100
	100 - 11

C.P. =	17800	= 200
	89

S.P. = 200 ×			100 + 11			= Rs. 222
			100