Question

a man sold an article for 432 rupees and gained 8% on it find the cost price of the article

Answer 1

the sale price of the product = 432

gain percentage = 8%

we know that,,

cost price + gain percentage = sales price

let cost price be x

x + 8%(x) = 432

x + 0.08x = 432

1.08x = 432

x = 432/1.08

x = 400..

so the cost price is 400ra

Answer 2

Hey mate here is Ur answer!

The selling price of the article=432

The man gained 8%

Therefore, profit= 8/100×432= ₹ 34.56

The cost price of the article = 432-34.56
=₹ 397.44
Hope this answers may help you!