Question

Find CP when SP is rupees 1755 and gain is 12(1/2)

Answer 1

Answer:

C.P. = SP - profit

so 1755- 12.5

Answer 2

Answer:

Using formula, we have:

CP=Rs.{(100/(100+gain%))×SP}

={(100/(100+(25/2)))×1755}

={(100/(200+25)/2)×1755}

={(200/225)×1755}

={351000/225}

=Rs.1560