Question

If an article is sold for ₹ 2500 at a profit of 12%, find CP.
Please answer in step by step explanation in easiest way.​

Answer 1

cost price =

$2500 \div 12 \times 100 \\ 2500 \div 12 \\ 208.33 \times 100 \\ \\ = 2833$

the total price of article is ₹2833

Answer 2

Answer: C . P = 100×s.P / 100 +gain%

C . P = 100×2500 / 100 + 12

C . P = 2500/ 12

C. P = 28.33~

Step-by-step explanation: in second step zeros are being cancelled by each other ok