Question

Mehul sells a TV for Rs. 13,500. He loses 20% in the bargain.. What was the price at which he bought it​

Answer 1

Answer:

HAVE A NICE DAY AHEAD

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.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{20}{100} \times \: 13500$

$= \: 2700$

$13500 \: + \: 2700$

$= \: 16200$

Hence, Mehul bought the T. V at the price of 16200