Question

Rohit sold a T.V for rupees 45000 and gained 12 1/2 on it. Find the price at which rohit bought it

Answer 1

SP=₹45000
gain%=12 1/2
CP = ???

here, SP=(100 + 12.5/100)(CP)
45000=(1125/1000)(CP)
45000(1000)/1125=(CP)
45000000/1125=CP
or CP = 40000

Answer 2

Answer:

40000

Step-by-step explanation:

SP=₹45000

gain%=12 1/2

CP = ???

here, SP=(100 + 12.5/100)(CP)

45000=(1125/1000)(CP)

45000(1000)/1125=(CP)

45000000/1125=CP

or CP = 40000