A bicycle was sold at a gain of 20%. Had it been sold for Rs.89 more, the gain would have been 25%. Find the cost price of the bicycle
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LET the cost price of bicycle be x
GIVEN: SELLING PRICE =(20% of x)+x which is equal to 6x/5
NOW,2nd condition is SELLING PRICE+89=(25% of x)+x
THEN, 6x/5+89=(25% of x)+x
solving the equation simultaneously
x=1780
HENCE,COST PRICE IS RUPEES 1780
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LET the cost price of bicycle be x
GIVEN: SELLING PRICE =(20% of x)+x which is equal to 6x/5
NOW,2nd condition is SELLING PRICE+89=(25% of x)+x
THEN, 6x/5+89=(25% of x)+x
solving the equation simultaneously
x=1780
HENCE,COST PRICE IS RUPEES 1780
THANK U☺
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