Question

(iii) S.P. = Rs 45; Loss Rs. 2.50; find C.P.​

Answer 1

Before, finding the answer let's find out on how we can find the answer.

• Formula for Cost price if Selling Price and Loss is there :

$\sf \dfrac{s.p \times 100}{100 - loss}$

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Given :

Selling price = Rs. 45

Loss = Rs. 2.50

To find :

Cost Price

Solution :

We know, the formula for Cost price which is :

$\sf \dfrac{s.p \times 100}{100 - loss}$

$\sf \: Loss = \dfrac{45 \times 100}{100 - 2.50}$

$\sf \: Loss = \dfrac{4500}{97.5}$

$\sf \: Loss = 46.15$

Hence, the loss is Rs. 46.15

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Formula for Cost Price if Loss is there :

$\sf \dfrac{s.p \times 100}{100 - loss}$

Formula for Cost price if Profit is there :

$\sf \dfrac{s.p \times 100}{100 + loss}$

Answer 2

Answer:

loss 46.15 this is answered