Question

after allowing discount of 7 1/2% of the mp an article sold rs 555.find the mp ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

SP of the article=RS.555

Discount=7.5%

let the NO of the article be RS.=x

therefore, Discount =Discount×MP = RS.

100

=RS 7.5x =0.075x

100

since SP = MP - Discount

555= x-0.075x

x. = 555

0.925

= Rs.600

This,the MP of the article is RS 600.