Question

a person sells an article at a profit of 12% if he had purchased it for 12% less and sold it for 9rupees less the would have gained 27% what is the original cost price of the article​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 1.12

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, it is sold at a profit of 12%. Thus, profit = 12% of CP = 12% of Rs a. Hence, SP = profit + CP = Rs ( 12% of a + a ) = Rs 112a / 100 = Rs 1.12