Question

by selling an article for rupees 810,a loss of 10 percent is suffered. find its cost prize

Answer 1

S.P = 810
Loss = 10%
C.P = S.P (100/100-loss)
=810 ( 100/ 100-10)
=810 x 100/90
=900
So, C.P = rs 900
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Answer 2

Let the cost price be = x

Acc to question.

X - X×10/100 = 810
10x - x = 8100
9x = 8100
X= 900


hence cost price is ₹900


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