Question

If the decrease in the price of an article is 14% that is rupees 280 what is the old price of the arcticle

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the old price of an article be x,

then , 14% of x = x× 14/100

= 7x/50

New price = x – 7x/50

280 = (50x-7x)/50

280× 50 = 43x

hence, x = 280 × 50 /43

= 325.58.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the old price of an article be x,

then, 14% of x = x^x 14 / 100

= 7x/50

New price = x - 7x/50

280 = (50x - 7x) /50

280 × 50 = 43x

hence, x = 280 × 50 / 43

= 325.58

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