Question

An automobile dealer purchased an old scooter. He spent 500 on painting and 2000 on its servicing. He sold it for 9000, thereby making a profit of 20%. What was the price at which he had bought the scooter?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given

let c.p.=x rupees

totally c.p=x+500+2000

=x+2500

Profit=20%

S.P=9000 rupees

so, C.P=S.P X100/100+p%

or, x+2500 =9000X100/100+20

or, x+2500=900000/120

or x+2500=7500

or, x=7500-2500

so, x=5000 rupees Ans.

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Answer 2

Answer:

5000

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2500=(9000×100)÷(100+20)

x+2500=900000÷120

x+2500=7500

x=5000

hence cost price =5000