a 15 % of increase in the price of a saree is rupee 115. what is the original price of saree ?
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Let the original price of the saree be Rs. 'x'
Now, according to the question.
So, the cost after 15 % increase = x + (15 % of x)
⇒ x + (15 × x)/100 = Rs. 115
⇒ x + 3x/20 = 115
⇒ 23x/20 = 115
x = (115*20)/23
x = 100
so the original price of the saree is Rs. 100
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Let the original price of the saree be Rs. 'x'
Now, according to the question.
So, the cost after 15 % increase = x + (15 % of x)
⇒ x + (15 × x)/100 = Rs. 115
⇒ x + 3x/20 = 115
⇒ 23x/20 = 115
x = (115*20)/23
x = 100
so the original price of the saree is Rs. 100
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