Question

a store keeper sells a book at 15%gain.had he sold it for 18more, he would have gained 18%. find the cost price of the book​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost price is 600

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A store keeper sells a book at 15% gain .Had he sold it for 18 more,he would have gained 18%.

To find: The cost price of the book?

Solution :

Let the CP of book be x.

A store keeper sells a book at 15% gain

He would have gained 18%

According to question,

Therefore, Cost price is Rs.600.