On increasing the price of an article by 14 % it becomes Rs 1995. what was it's original price
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Let the original price be x.
So,
X + ( 14% of x) = 1995
=> x + 14/100x = 1995
=> (100x + 14x)/100 = 1995
=> 114x/100 = 1995
=> x = 1995 * 100/114
=> x = 1750
So, its original cost is Rs 1750.
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Let the original price be x.
So,
X + ( 14% of x) = 1995
=> x + 14/100x = 1995
=> (100x + 14x)/100 = 1995
=> 114x/100 = 1995
=> x = 1995 * 100/114
=> x = 1750
So, its original cost is Rs 1750.
Hope it helps...!!!
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