Question

Nishita purchased camera for rupees 2375 including 10% tax . Find the price of camera before tax?

Answer 1

If the price without tax is rs 100 then with tax is rs 110

let the price without tax be A

the price with tax is 2375

thus,

without tax. 100. A

with tax. 110 2375

cross multiply,

100 x 2375 = 110 x A

A=100 x 2375/110

it is approximately equal to rs 2159

Answer 2

camera total cost after tax=2375

tax rate 10%

original price+tax=₹2375

100%+10%=110%
Cross multiple
110 -- 2375
__ ____
100 -- x

1.10x=2375

x=2375÷1.10

x=2159.0909

price of camera before tax