Question

an article was sold for rupees 250 with a profit of 5% what was its cost price​

Answer 1

Answer:

238

Step-by-step explanation:

Selling price of an article = Rs 250 Profit = 5% Cost price = (100 x SP) / ( 100 + gain) Cost price = (100 x 250) / 105 Cost price = (100 x 250) / 105 = Rs. 238

Answer 2

Answer:

238

Step-by-step explanation:

cp= sp×100/(100+profit)=250×100÷(5+100) =238