Question

Peter bought
an article for Rs 1215 and spend Rs 35 on its transportation at what price should he sell the article to gain 16%

Answer 1

Solutions :-


Given :
Peter bought an article for Rs 1215 and spend Rs 35 on its transportation.
Total Cost price of an article = Rs (1215 + 35)
= Rs 1250

Gain = 16%


Find the Selling price of an article to get a gain of 16% :-

S.P = C.P + gain% of C.P
= 1250 + 16% of 1250
= 1250 + 0.16 × 1250
= 1250 + 200
= 1450


Hence,
The Selling price of an article to get a gain of 16% is Rs 1450

Answer 2

Here is your solution

Given :-

Peter bought an article for Rs 1215 .

spend Rs 35 on its transportation.

Total Cost price of an article =>?

Total cost price =cost of bought an article +spend on transportation.

=>Rs (1215 + 35)
=>Rs 1250

Given that :-

Gain = 16%


we have to find the Selling price of an article to get a gain of 16% .

Now
we know that

S.P = C.P + gain% of C.P

= 1250 + 16% of 1250

=> 1250 + 0.16 × 1250

=> 1250 + 200

=> Rs1450


The Selling price of an article to get a gain of 16% is Rs 1450.

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