Question

Joshua sold his bike for 10% less than he paid for it. If he sold the bike for $585, how much did he pay for it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost Price=$650

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume Cost Price is "x".

Cost Price(a) - Loss = Selling Price

100% of x - 10% of x = $585

90% of x = $585

(90/100)x = $585

x = (585 * 100)/90

x= 58500/90

x= 650

Cost Price= $650

Loss = $65