Question

An article is sold for ₹24 at a loss percent equal to its CP . find its CP. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lets assume the cost price of the article =x

So, Loss %=x%

SP =24 Rs

So, Loss %=

CP

CP−SP

×100

⇒x=

x

x−24

×100

⇒x

2

=−2400+100x

⇒x

2

−60x−40x+2400=0

⇒(x−60)(x−40)=0

⇒x=60 or 40

Answer: 40

Answer 2

Answer:

if the loss percent = 20%

1/1-10/100=8/10

24 divided by 8/10

=24 of 10/8=30

Step-by-step explanation: