Question

Raghav bought a cow and sold it at 12% profit. He sold it at a price of rs 15000. Find the cost price.​

Answer 1

let X be the cost price

(x*112)/100 = 15000

=> x = (15000*100)/112

=> x = 13392.85

it is the cost price

Answer 2

Answer:

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S.P = Rs.15000

P= 12%

Then find C.P(x)

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Now,

P = 12% of x

P = 12 × 1/100 ×x

P = 12/100x

P = 3/25x

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Now..

C.P = S.P - P

x = 15000 - 3/25x

x + 3/25x = 15000

(25 + 3 )/25 x = 15000

28/25x = 15000

x = 15000 x 25

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28

x = 375000

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28

x = 13,392.85