Question

Kiran sells a washing machine for Rs.13500 and he loses 20%. What was the price at which he bought?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Selling price=RS 13500

loss%=20%

let the cost price be x

therefore loss=20%of x

x-20/100× x= 13500

4/5x=13500

x=13500×4/5

=16875

Step-by-step explanation:

therefore she brought it for rupees 16875