Question

after incurring a loss 25% a man had ₹ 18000 left with him .what was the amount of money he originally had?

Answer 1

Sum left with the man = 18000

Loss = 25%

Let he had x money with him

He lost 25% and left with = (100 - 25) = 75% only

So, 75% of x = 18000

75/100 x = 18000

75x = 1800000

x = 1800000/75

x = 24000

Initial amount he had with him was = 24000 rupees

Answer 2

$\textbf {Hey there, here is the solution.}$

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STEP 1: Form the equation:

Percentage after a loss of 25% = 100 - 25 = 75%

Amount of money left after the loss = ₹18000

75% = ₹18000

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STEP 2: Find the original amount:

1% = 18000 ÷ 75 = ₹240

100% = 240 x 100 = ₹24,000

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Answer: The man originally had ₹24,000

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