Question

on in increasing the price of an article by 16% it becomes ₹ 1476. find the original price​

Answer 1

GIVEN:

• New price = rs.1476

• Increase = 16%

FIND:

• Original Price = ?

SOLUTION:

here,

we know that

⪼ New price = Original Price + increase%

where,

• New price = rs.1476

• increase% = 16%

substituting these values in formula so, we have

⪼ 1476 = OP + $\bold{(\frac{16}{100}\times OP)}$

⪼ 1476 = OP + 0.16 OP

⪼ 1476 = 1.16 OP

⪼ $\bold{\frac{1476}{1.16}}$ = OP

⪼ OP = rs. 1272.413

So, OP = rs. 1272.4

Hence, the original price is rs. 1272.4

Answer 2

Answer:

1272.4 your answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer by @MrMysteryy