Question

A man sold an article for Rs 396 and gain 10%On it. find the cost price of article

Answer 1

SP of article =396
gain=10%
CP of article =
$\frac{396 \times 100}{100 + 10 }$
$\frac{396 \times 100}{110}$
$\frac{39600}{110}$
$360$

Answer 2

Given SP = 396 and Gain = 10%.

CP = SP * 100/(100 + Gain%)

      = 396 * 100/(100 + 10)

      = 396 * 100/110

      = 360.


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