Question

Alma bought a laptop computer at a store that gave 20% discount off its original price . The total amount she paid to cashier was 'p' rupees including 8 percent tax after discount . Represent the original price (Marked price) of the computer in terms of 'p'.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume MRP price of laptop computer is Rs. 100

After discount it will be Rs. 80

According to the question Alma paid 8% tax after discount so

amount will be = 80*108/100 = Rs. 432/5

Rs 432/5 is equal to P as mentioned in the question.

So 432/5     =  P  then

Original Price Marked price) =  5*P*100/432

                                                = 125P/108 or = 1.157P     Ans