Question

A 500g packet of tea is sold ₹80 and a toothbrush costing ₹11 is given free with it. the shopkeeper this makes a profit of 15%. on it what did the shopkeeper pay for it

Answer 1

total price = 80+11=91
11%of 91= 11/100 * 91=12
shopkeeper pays 91-12=79

Answer 2

Answer: The shopkeeper pay Rs. 60 for it.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Selling price of 500 g packet of tea = Rs. 80

Cost price of toothbrush is given free with tea = Rs. 11

Total cost is given by

$80-11=Rs.69$

Still he makes a profit of 15%.

so, We need to find the amount paid by the shopkeeper for it.

Cost price is given by

$\frac{Selling\ price}{100+Profit\%}\times 100\\\\=\frac{69}{100+15}\times 100\\\\=\frac{69}{115}\times 100\\\\=Rs.60$

Hence, the shopkeeper pay Rs. 60 for it.