Question

salon bought a sweater for rd.350.His shirt cost 80% of the price of the sweater.what was the price of the shirt.

Answer 1

Rs. 280 as 80% of rs. 350 is (4/5)×350 = 280

Answer 2

Purchase price of the sweater= 350

cost price of shirt = 80% of sweater's price

= 350×80%

=28000/100

= 280

The cost price of shirt = Rs 280