Question

A shopkeeper sells an article at a loss of 12.5% had he sold it for 51. 80 more he would have earned a profit of 6% what will be the cost price of the article

Answer 1

Answer: 280 Rs

Step-by-step explanation:

First convert 12.5% loss means div by 100 we get .125 or 1/8.

100 - loss/800-cp (multiply up down with 100).

800

12.5%. 6% profit

700. 848

diff. 148 units

148 units - 51.80

1 unit - 51.80/148

800 units -> 51.80/148 ★ 800 = 280

Rs 280 cp

D.k

Answer 2

Answer:

280 is the correct answer