Question

an article was sold for rs 250 with a profit of 12% find the selling price​

Answer 1

let the c.p be x

then profit=12% of x

A/q

(12% of x) + x= 250

12/100 × 2x = 250

2x = (250×100)÷12

2x = 2,083.33

x = 1041.66

C.p = 1041.66

profit =12% of 1041

=125

s.p = 125+250

= 375