Question

Samuel loses 8% on selling a clock for 1150. At what price did Samuel buy the same clock?
pls answer correctly

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that percentage is always in 100 but here he get lost by 8% to become 1150 so, we take whole percentage 92%

therefore,

c.p. = 100/92 ×1150

= 1250

hence, the price of clock he bought is = 1250

Answer 2

Answer:

the price of clock he bought is = 1250

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that percentage is always in 100 but here he get lost by 8% to become 1150 so, we take whole percentage 92%

cp = 100/92 ×1150 = 1250