Question

If 8 per cent is lost by selling an article for rs 460 what is the cost of the article

Answer 1

Answer:

here you go..!

Step-by-step explanation:

sales price = 460

loss percentage = 8%

we know that,,,

cost price - loss percentage = 460

let the cost price be x

x - loss percentage = 460

x - 8%(x) = 460

x - 0.08x = 460

0.92x = 460

x = 460/0.92 = 500 is the cost price