Question

9. An automobile dealer purchased an old
scooter. He spent ₹500 on painting and ₹2000 on its servicing. He sold it for ₹9000, thereby making a profit of 20%. What was the price at which he had bought the scooter?
10. A fruitseller bought 200 oranges for ₹120 a score. He found that 25 oranges were rotten. He sold the remaining oranges for ₹5 each.Find his profit or loss percentage.​

Answer 1

Answer:

9. 20/100×x=9000

x=9000×100/20=45000

therefore he purchased the scooter @₹45000