Question

a dealer allows 10% discount on the list price of a certain article and yet makes a profit of rs. 25% on each article. find the cost price of the article when list price is rs. 50

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost Price Rs36

Step-by-step explanation:

LP=50(10/100)

LP=45

45 =100%+25%

45=125%

To get the cost price which is always at 100%

(45×100%)/125%=CP

:. CP=Rs36