Question

If apen is sold at rs 8 with a loss of 20 percent , find its cost price

Answer 1

the cost price of pen is rs 10

Answer 2

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original cost of pen be x.

x-20%of x=8

x-20/100x=8

100/100x-20/100x=8

80/100x=8

x=100*8/80

x=10