Question

Anupama sold her dress at a profit of 30%.had she sold it at a profit of 25%,should have received for 400 rupees less for it.find the CP of the dress​

Answer 1

Given:

Profit expected = 30%

if profit = 25%, different in amount = Rs 400

To Find:

Cost Price of the dress

Solution

Find the difference in profit:

Difference = 30 - 25

Difference = 5%

Find 1%:

Difference in profit = 5%

Difference in profit = Rs 400

5% = 400

1% = 400 ÷ 5

1% = Rs 80

Find the cost price:

Cost Price = 100%

1% = Rs 80

100% = 80 x 100

100% = Rs 8000

Answer: The cost price of the dress is Rs 8000

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Profit expected = 30%

if profit = 25%, different in amount = Rs 400

To Find:

Cost Price of the dress

Solution

Find the difference in profit:

Difference = 30 - 25

Difference = 5%

Find 1%:

Difference in profit = 5%

Difference in profit = Rs 400

5% = 400

1% = 400 ÷ 5

1% = Rs 80

Find the cost price:

Cost Price = 100%

1% = Rs 80

100% = 80 x 100

100% = Rs 8000

Answer: The cost price of the dress is Rs 8000