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The profit earned after selling a pair of shoes for Rs. 1,999 is the same as loss incurred after selling the same pair of shoes for Rs. 1,065. What is the cost of the shoes?

The profit earned after selling a pair of shoes for Rs. 1,999 is the same as loss incurred after selling the same pair of shoes for Rs. 1,065. What is the cost of the shoes? Correct Answer Rs. 1,532

Let, the cost of the shoes = Rs. x

According to problem,

⇒ x – 1065 = 1999 – x

⇒ 2x = 1999 + 1065

⇒ x = 3064/2

⇒ x = 1532

∴ Cost of the shoes = Rs. 1,532

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