Question

John sold his T.V. set for 14100,losing 6%. For how much did he purchase it?

Answer 1

SP of his T.V. = 14,100
He sold his T.V. at a loss of 6% this means that 14,100 is 100 - 6 = 94 % of the CP
Let the CP be x ,
So, According to the question
(94 × x) ÷ 100 = 14,100
94 × x = 14100 × 100
x = 14,10,000 ÷ 94
x = 15,000

Answer 2

SP of TV set = Rs. 14100
Loss percentage = 6%
CP = 100 * SP / (100-loss%)
CP = 100 * 14100/100-6
CP = 100 * 14100 / 9 = 100 * 150 = Rs 15000