Question

a flask was sold at rupees 72 in curing a loss of 10% what was its cost price

Answer 1

90%of the cost price is 72rupees

so cost price equals to 72multiplyed by 100 and whole divided by 90which is 80

it means 80 rupees is the cost price

Answer 2

Answer: ₹64.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Selling price = 72 Rs

Loss = 10% = 72*10/100 = 7.2

Cost price = 72-7.2 = 64.8 Rs

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