Question

ratna bought a pen for rs.23.75 after getting 5% discount on it. what is its list price

Answer 1

let x be the list price

x-5x/100=23.75
95x/100=23.75
x=23.75×100/95
x=25

List price is Rs.25

Answer 2

Hey...!!!

Its list price = 23.75 + ( 5% of 23.75)
= 23.75 + ( 5/100 of 23.75)
= 23.75 + 1.1875
= 24.9375

Hope it helps...!!,