Question

an article was sold rs 250 With a profit of 5 percentage

what was it cost price​

Answer 1

Answer:

the C.P of an article = ₹238.09

Step-by-step explanation:

S.P of an article = ₹250

profit% = 5%

now, C.P = S.P×100/100+profit%

              = ₹250×100/100+5%

              = ₹250×100/105

              = ₹25000/105

              = ₹238.09

hence, C.P of an article = ₹238.09

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