Question

I bought a bed sheet 275 due to old fashion design I was forced to sell it at last I sold at a loss of 15% at what price did I sell it

Answer 1

Find the discount of the bedsheet:

Discount = 15% of Rs 275

Discount = 0.15 x 275

Discount = Rs 41.25

Find the price the bedsheet was sold:

Selling Price = Price bought - discount

Selling Price = 275 - 41.25

Selling Price = Rs 233.75

Answer: It was sold at Rs 233.75

Answer 2

Given:

Cost price = Rs 275

loss = 15%

Finding price after loss :

275 x 15/100 = 41.25

275 - 41.25 = 233.75

Hence, selling price is 233.75

$\bold{Answer: \: Rs \: 233.75}$