Finding Selling Price
Arjun makes jewelry using semi – precious stones. He has a necklace which coasts him Rs. 1050 to make. He sells this at a profit of Rs 190 at his shop. What is the selling price of the necklace?
The earring costs him Rs. 765 to make. He sells this at a loss of Rs. 84 What is the selling price of the earrings?
USING MODELS
All the three values related to profit and loss can be represented with help of these models.
Use the models by filling in the known values. It can help us decide how to find the missing value.
(a) CP = Rs. 950
SP = Rs. 1250
P/L = ?
Rs. 1250 – Rs. 950 = Rs. 300 profit
Subtract to find the difference
(b) SP = Rs. 796
L = Rs. 83
CP = Rs. ?
Rs. 796 + Rs. 83 = Rs. 879 Cost Price
Using model B
Add to find the sum
(c) CP = Rs. 1438
P = Rs. 415
SP = ?
Rs. 1438 + Rs. 415 = Rs. 1853 Selling Price
Using model A
Add to find the sum