Question

if akhil sold an article in rs. 500 and gained 25% on it, find the cost price of the article.

Answer 1

CP = (100/100+g%)*SP
=100/125*500
=4/5*500
=4*100
=400
CP = 400 Rs

Answer 2

HEY MATE HERE IS YOUR ANSWER
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SP =(1+Profit%)*CP
500=(1+25/100)*CP
500=(5/4)*CP
CP=(4/5)*500
CP=400