Question

P sold his bicycle to Q at a profit of 10%.Q sold it to R for #209 at a loss of 5%.how much did the bycycle cost?

Please explain well thanks tutor
Ms. Sue
Do you mean he sold it for $209.00?

yes misue
Ms. Sue
0.95x = 209
x = 220

R paid $220 for it.

1.1x = 220

x = 200

Q paid $200.

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