Question

In a sale, a shop reduces all its prices by 15%. Calculate
(1) the cost of an article which was originally priced at ₹40.
(11) the original price of an article which was sold for ₹20.40​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is given that

Rate reduction =15%

(i) Original price of an article =Rs40

Rate of reduction =15%

By further calculation

Reduction = (40×15)/100 = Rs 6

So the sale price =40−6=Rs34

Answer 2

Answer:

It is given that

Rate reduction =15%

(i) Original price of an article =Rs40

Rate of reduction =15%

By further calculation

Reduction = (40×15)/100 = Rs 6

So the sale price =40−6=Rs34