Question

After deducting a commission of 5%a moped costs rs15200. what is its gross value

Answer 1

If the mop costs 100 on 5% comm it will cost rs95
If the mop costs x on 5% comm it will cost rs 15,200
By cross multiplying
X=15,200×100/95
X=rs16,000

Answer 2

let the gross value of moped is x

and 5% was deducted from it

So after deducting 5% its value became 100 - 5 = 95%

and 95% of gross value is given 15200

So, 95/100 of x = 15200

95x/100 = 15200

95x = 1520000

x = 1520000/96

x = 16000

hence the gross value of moped was 16000