Question

a cycle is sold at gain of 10 present had it been sold for rupees 40more the gain would have been 12 present. find its cost price.

Answer 1

Answer:

2000 rs

Step-by-step explanation:

Let say cost price = c

10% gain = (10/100)×c = 0.1c

12% gain = (12/100)×c = 0.12 c

0.12c - 0.1c = 40

0.02c = 40

C = 40/0.02

C = 2000