Question

QUESTION⇒
The cost of an object is increased by 12%. If the current cost is ₹ 896, what was its original cost?

Answer 1

Answer:

₹800

Step-by-step explanation:

current cost = ₹896

let the original cost be = x

therefore, (12x/100) + x = 896

=> 112x/100 = 896

=> 112x = 89600

=> x = 89600/112

=> x = 800

therefore, the original cost is = ₹800

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Answer 2

Answer:

rs 800

Step-by-step explanation:

current cost = rs 896

let the original cost be = x

therefore, (12x/100)+x=896

=112x/100=896

=112x=89600

=x=89600/112

=x=800

therefore, the original cost is = rs 800