Question

Juhi sells a washing machine for 13,500. She loses 20% in the bargain. What was
the price at which she bought it?​

Answer 1

Answer:

x-20perc. of x =13500

x-20/100x= 13500

x-1/5x=13500

4/5x=13500

x=13500x5/4

x=16875

Answer 2

Answer:

Juhi bought the washing machine at Rs. 16,875.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Machine was sold at = Rs. 13,500

She faced a Loss of = 20%

To find :

Price at Juhi bought the washing machine

Solution

Here :

• Selling Price = 13,500
• Loss % = 20 %
• Cost Price = ??

$\bigstar\:{\boxed{\sf\:{CP = \frac{100}{(100 - Loss\%)} \times SP}}}$

⇒ $\sf\:{CP = \dfrac{100}{(100 - 20)} \times 13500}$

⇒ $\sf\:{CP = \dfrac{100}{80} \times 13500}$

⇒ $\sf\:{CP = \dfrac{1350000}{80}}$

⇒ $\sf\:{CP = 16,875}$

Cost Price = Rs. 16,875

$\therefore$ Juhi bought the washing machine at Rs. 16,875.