Question

Find the cost price when sp=1596 and gain 12 %

Answer 1

sp= 1596
gain % = 12%
cp = [100/(100+gain%) × sp]
so, cp = (100/112 × 1596)
= 1425
Hope it help.

Answer 2

hello,, here is your answer by Sujeet yaduvanshi,

$given \: that \: > > > > selling \: price \: 1596 \\ \\ gain \: \%12\ \: \: \\ then \: \\ \\ cp \: \: \: \: \: 100 + 12 = 112 \\ \\ again \\ \\ cp = 100 \div 112 \times 1596 = 1425$