Question

by selling a pen for rs 42 , nikil makes a profit of 5% , how much it cost him​

Answer 1

Answer:

42ruppes = 42×100= 4200

$\frac{5}{100} \times 4200 = 210$

4200-210=3990

3990÷100= 39.9

cost of a pen for nikhil after gate profit 5% is 39.9 rupees

Answer 2

Answer:

42ruppes = 42×100= 4200

\frac{5}{100} \times 4200 = 210

100

5

×4200=210

4200-210=3990

3990÷100= 39.9

cost of a pen for nikhil after gate profit 5% is 39.9 rupees