Question

Radhika sells a CD player for 7200 at a loss of 15% what is the cost price of cd player

Answer 1

Find the Selling Price Percentage:

Loss = 15%

Selling Price = 100 - 15 = 85%

Find the Cost Price:

85% = Rs 7200

1% = 7200 ÷ 85 = Rs 84.7059

100% = 84.7059 x 100 = Rs 8470.59

Answer: The cost price is  Rs 8470.59

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SHORTCUT:

Cost Price = 7200/(100 -15) x 100 =  Rs 8470.59

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:Find the Selling Price Percentage:

Loss = 15%

Selling Price = 100 - 15 = 85%

Find the Cost Price:

85% = Rs 7200

1% = 7200 ÷ 85 = Rs 84.7059

100% = 84.7059 x 100 = Rs 8470.59

Answer: The cost price is  Rs 8470.59