Question

e) An item was sold for 8570 at a loss
5%. What was its cost price ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

the item was sold for 8570 at a loss of 5%

so, 95%=8570

100%=8570×100/95=9021

cost price is Rs 9021

Answer 2

Hence, the cost price of an item = ₹ 568.42.