Math, asked by bhoomigupta13112009, 3 months ago

juhi sells a washing machine for ₹13,500. she loses 20% in bargain. what was the price at which she bought for?
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Answers

Answered by mdwasimakram5098
2

Answer is below.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Solution:

The selling price of washing machine = Rs. 13500

Loss percent = 20%

Let the cost price of the washing machine be Rs. x.

Loss = Loss% of C.P.

\Rightarrow⇒ Loss = 20% of Rs. x=\frac{20}{100}\times x=\frac{x}{5}x=

100

20

×x=

5

x

Therefore, S.P. = C.P. - Loss

\Rightarrow\ 13500=x-\frac{x}{5}\Rightarrow13500=\frac{4x}{5}⇒ 13500=x−

5

x

⇒13500=

5

4x

\Rightarrow\ x=\ \frac{13500\times5}{4}=\ Rs.\ 16,875⇒ x=

4

13500×5

= Rs. 16,875

Hence, the cost price of washing machine is Rs. 16,875.

Answered by jalhardikthakkar
1

Answer:

15,200

Step-by-step explanation:

Take out percentage and add it to original amount

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