Question

Q10. An almirah is sold at a gain of 8%. Had it been sold for $280 less, the loss would have been 6%.Find it's cost price.​

Answer 1

Answer:

2000

Step-by-step explanation:

let the so of almirah be X.

CP= 100/100+8 *X

= 100/108*x

=25x/27

sp= 100-6/100*25x/27

x-280= 94/100*25x/27

x-280= 47x/54

-280= 47x/54-x

-280= -7x/54

X= 2160

CP = 25x/27

=25*2160/27

=2000