By selling an article for $ 72, there is a loss of 10%.

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By selling an article for $ 72, there is a loss of 10%. In order to gain 5%, its selling price should be :

Here , Selling price of article ( S.P. )= $ 72
Loss = 10% ,

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

C.P. of article = 72 ×	100
	100 - 10

C.P. of article =	72 × 100	= $ 80
	90

∴ S.P. of that article on 5% gain = 80 ×	105	= $ 84
	100