Question

Sonu sold an article for Rs 6500 and lost 20% on it. The cost price of the article was​

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost price of the given article is Rs7800.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question,

The formula we are going to use is:

SP= CP-Loss

In the given question, there is a loss of 20%.

So, 20% of 6500 is= 6500×20÷100=1300

Loss=1300

Put the values in the formuala:

6500=CP-1300

CP= 6500+1300

CP=7800

Hence, the cost price of the article is Rs7800.