Question

Juhi sells a washing machine for ₹ 3000. She loses 10% in the bargain. What was the price at which she bought it?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Selling price of washing machine =Rs.13,500

Loss percent =20%

Let the cost price of washing machine be Rs. x

Since, Loss=Loss % of C.P

⇒ Loss =20% of Rs. x=

100

20

×x=

5

x

∴ S.P=C.P-Loss

⇒ 13500=x−

5

x

⇒13500=

5

4x

⇒ x=

4

13500×5

=Rs.16,875

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

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

SP=3000

Loss ℅=10℅

CP=(100/100-10)×3000

100/90×3000

$3333.33

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