Question

A man sold a notebook for ₹72 and gained ₹12. What is the original price of the notebook?

Answer 1

Answer:

60 Rs.

Step-by-step explanation:

SP= 72 Rs.

Profit=12 Rs.

Profit + CP = SP

CP = SP - Profit

=60 Rs.

Answer 2

Answer:

60 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

If He earned 12 rupees by selling it for 72 rupees then it must be of lower price that's why he would have earned profit

Profit = Selling Price - Cost price

12= 72 - Cost Price

Cost price = 60 rupees