Question

Let the C.P be rs x. If a man gains 20% profit by selling an article for rs 816, find the C.P.

Answer 1

Answer:

I don't like travelling. train

Answer 2

C.P=rs x

Profit% = 20%

S.P = Rs 816

Profit = P% of C.P

= 20/100*x

= x/5

C.P = Profit + S.P

x = x/5 + 816

x = x+4080/5

5x = x+4080

5x-x=4080

4x=4080

x = 4080/4

x = 1020

C.P = 1020 ans