Question

Please answere

The CP of an article is equal to its loss % & a shop-
keeper
sells it at &
24. Find the CP of article.

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets assume the cost price of the article

=x

So, Loss %=x%

SP =24 Rs

So, Loss %=

CP

CP−SP

×100

⇒x=

x

x−24

×100

⇒x

2

=−2400+100x

⇒x

2

−60x−40x+2400=0

⇒(x−60)(x−40)=0

⇒x=60 or 40

Answer: 40

Answer 2

Answer:

The C.P is 40.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the C.P was 40.

Loss = 40-24 = 16, which is 40% of 40.