Question

A shopkeeper sold a toothpaste at a profit of 12.5%. His cp was rs 5 less than his sp. Find cp

Answer 1

Hey mate,

CP = SP - 5

CP + 0.125CP = SP

1.125CP = SP

just put Sp in 1st,

- 0.125CP = -5

CP = 5000/125

= 40 Rs

hope this helps you out!

Answer 2

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Here,

CP = SP - 5


CP+ 0.125CP = SP

1.125CP= SP

-0.125Cp = -5

CP = 5000/125

= 40 Rs.

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