Question

By selling a watch for Rs 1505 , a man gains 1/6 of its cost price . Find the cost price of the watch .​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

SOLUTION

Let the cost price of watch = ₹ x

Profit = 1\6

Selling Price = ₹ 1505

FORMULAE

⇒Profit=SP-CP

⇒ Profit + CP =SP

⇒ x/6+x=1505

⇒ 7x/6=1505

⇒ 7x = 1505×6

⇒ 7x=9030

⇒ x = 9030/7

⇒ x = 1290 rupees

ANSWER

COST PRICE = Rs 1290