Question

After a 20% hike,the cost of chinese vase is RS2000. WHAT was the original price of the object?

Answer 1

Let the original price be Rs x
A/q
2000 = x + [(x/100)×20] = x +0.2x = 1.2x
⇒x = 2000/1.2 = Rs 1666.67

Answer 2

Answer:1666.67

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the let the original price of the waste be rupees 100.

So 20% of rupees hundred equal to rupees 20.

So price after hike is 100+20=120

If the new price is rupees 120, the original price is equal to rupees hundred.

If the new price is rupees one, the original price=100/120.

If the new price is rupees 2000

Original price=(100/120)×2000

=1666.67

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