Question

after increasing 15%of the price of an article it's price is RS 1725. find its initial amount ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let its initial price be x Rs.

Thus, x+0.15x=1750

1.15x=1750

x=1750/1.15

=175000/115

=1521(approx.)

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the initial price of the article be ₹x.

Then, x+15% of x=1725

=⟩x+15/100×x=1725

=⟩100x+15x/100=1725

=⟩115 x=1725×100

=⟩x=1725×100/115=1500

Increase amount=₹(1725-1500)=₹225